Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of preparing your very own Chinese Takeout Sesame Chicken at home! This recipe balances crispy fried chicken with a sweet and savory sesame sauce, making it a perfect dish for any occasion. In under 30 minutes, you can create this flavorful meal that rivals your favorite takeout, allowing you to customize it to suit your taste and dietary needs. Impress your family and friends with this crunchy, mouthwatering delight that’s sure to become a household favorite!
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Cornstarch
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sesame oil
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Rice vinegar
- Garlic (minced)
- Ginger (minced)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and toss with cornstarch in a large mixing bowl until coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the pan and cook on low for 2-3 minutes until well coated.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg