Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Sesame Chicken, a quick and delicious dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. In just 27 minutes, you’ll have crispy chicken bites coated in a sweet and tangy sesame sauce that rivals your favorite takeout. This recipe is versatile enough to pair with rice, noodles, or steamed vegetables, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy meals with friends. With its satisfying crunch and mouthwatering sauce, this homemade version will surely become a new favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup cold seltzer water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, and sesame seeds until smooth; set aside.
- Make Tempura Batter: Mix cornstarch, flour, egg whites, and cold seltzer water in a bowl until just combined. Coat chicken pieces in the batter.
- Fry Chicken: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a large pot. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a wok; add garlic and crushed red pepper for about 30 seconds.
- Combine & Serve: Add sauce to the wok; simmer before tossing fried chicken to coat thoroughly. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg