Crispy Sesame Chicken

Crispy Sesame Chicken

from krollskorner.com
30 min
4 servings

This Crispy Sesame Chicken is baked, not fried and is slathered in the most delicious sweet yet savory sesame sauce that’s studded with sesame seeds. So much better than takeout!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. chicken tenders or chicken cutlets
  • 2 large eggs, whisked
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. brown sugar or honey
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp. ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp. garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp. chili garlic sauce
  • 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp. water

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top of the baking sheet. Spray with non-stick spray.

  3. 3

    Set up the dredging station: you'll need 3 shallow dishes or bowls. In the first dish, combine the flour salt and pepper. Beat the eggs in the second dish and in the third dish combine the Panko and sesame seeds.

  4. 4

    Dip chicken tender in flour first and coat both sides. Then dunk in the egg and finally in the breadcrumb mix pressing the crumbs to adhere. Place on the prepped baking sheet and repeat process with remaining chicken.

  5. 5

    Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  6. 6

    While the chicken bakes, make the sesame sauce. Whisk all of the ingredients (from soy sauce to salt & pepper) for the sauce together in a measuring cup or large bowl.

  7. 7

    Pour sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the sauce to a simmer. Then in a small ramekin, combine the cornstarch and water. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and whisk until sauce thickens. If sauce seems too thick, add filtered water until a desired consistency is desired.

  8. 8

    Spread the sauce over the cooked chicken and garnish with more sesame seeds and green onions. Serve as is or with your favorite sides, we love roasted broccoli and rice!