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Golden Sesame Chicken served with rice and sesame seeds, showcasing Homemade Chinese Food style.

Homemade Sesame Chicken – Better Than Takeout Chinese Favorite


  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy shell and tossed in a glossy sweet-savory sesame sauce. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality sesame chicken at home with simple ingredients and easy steps.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs or water for batter
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce for sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced

  • Instructions

    1. In a bowl combine chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Marinate for 15–20 minutes.

    2. In a separate bowl mix cornstarch, flour, and eggs or water to form a smooth batter. Add marinated chicken and coat evenly.

    3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in small batches until golden and crispy, about 4–5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels or a wire rack.

    4. In a wok or saucepan combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

    5. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until well coated, stirring quickly to maintain crispiness.

    6. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: frying
    • Cuisine: chinese

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup

    Keywords: homemade sesame chicken, better than takeout sesame chicken, homemade chinese food, easy chinese recipes, chinese cooking, crispy chicken, sesame sauce