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A vibrant close-up of crispy sesame chicken on a white plate, coated in a glossy sticky glaze and sprinkled generously with toasted sesame seeds, garnished with sliced green onions and colorful peppers, styled on a rustic wooden table

Delicious Sesame Chicken with Crispy Coating and Sticky Glaze

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A savory and crispy sesame chicken dish coated in a sticky, flavorful glaze and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • For the sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Coat chicken pieces in beaten eggs, then dredge in cornstarch until fully coated.
  3. Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to prepare the sauce.
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
  7. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the chicken and serve hot garnished with sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, double bread the chicken or bake instead of frying.
  • Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Frying, Saucing
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (use gluten-free soy sauce)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 400 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg