This recipe starts with pieces of chicken breast that are coated in eggs, flour and cornstarch. The chicken is fried to golden brown crispy perfection, then tossed in a delicious Asian sesame seed sauce.
This chicken is fried in a few inches of oil which makes for a crispy outer crust. It’s best to use a thermometer to make sure that your frying oil is around 350 degrees F. If the oil is too hot, the outside may get overly browned before the chicken is cooked through. If the temperature is too cool, the chicken will absorb more oil and be overly greasy.
If you’re looking for a healthier version of sesame chicken, you can skip the coating and frying and simply sauté chicken breast pieces in a bit of oil, then proceed with the sauce as directed.
After your chicken is done, the last step is to toss it in the sauce. You’ll want to serve your sesame chicken immediately as the crispy coating will start to soften when it hits the sauce.
Ingredients
For the chicken
3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
4 eggs beaten
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
oil for frying
For the Sauce
2 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
0.5 cup honey
0.5 cup soy sauce (reduced sodium if possible)
4 tablespoons ketchup
6 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions: Serving for 4
3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
4 eggs beaten
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
oil for frying
2 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
0.5 cup honey
0.5 cup soy sauce (reduced sodium if possible)
4 tablespoons ketchup
6 tablespoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 tablespoons sliced green onions
Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then into the flour. Repeat the process with all
of the chicken.
Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F
5. Add 7-8 pieces of chicken to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken
6. Drain the chicken on paper towels
7. While the chicken is cooking, combine the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in a bowl.
8. Heat the teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30seconds. Add the honey sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until just thickened.
9. Add the crispy chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.
Notes: The sauce can be made up to two days before you plan to serve it.
Nutrition: Calories per serving: 392