Description
Delight in the flavors of Chinese Takeout Sesame Chicken, a dish that transforms your kitchen into a bustling restaurant with its crispy, sweet, and savory profile. This homemade version is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. With just a few simple ingredients and quick steps, you can whip up this mouthwatering dish that rivals your favorite takeout. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal that will impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and ginger for at least 10 minutes.
- Prepare the coating by combining cornstarch, flour, and baking soda in a shallow dish.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Coat each chicken piece in the dry mixture and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side). Drain on a wire rack.
- For the sauce, combine remaining soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well coated and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg