Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on takeout with this Easy Sesame Chicken recipe, perfect for busy weeknights. In just 27 minutes, you can whip up crispy chicken bites bathed in a sweet and tangy sesame sauce that will satisfy your cravings. This dish not only delivers incredible flavor but is also versatile enough to serve alongside rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or prepping meals for the week, this family-friendly recipe is sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, sesame oil, and sesame seeds; set aside.
- In another bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, egg whites, and cold seltzer water until just mixed. Coat the chicken pieces in this batter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the battered chicken in batches until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- In a wok or skillet, heat sesame oil and sauté minced garlic with crushed red pepper for about 30 seconds.
- Add the fried chicken and prepared sauce to the wok; toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve hot with extra sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg