Sesame Chicken Recipe

Sesame Chicken Recipe

This Sesame Chicken Recipe is crisp, tender and juicy. The sauce will knock your socks off. It's beyond restaurant quality!

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breast

    cubed

    1 lb
  • canola or vegetable oil for frying
  • toasted sesame seeds
    2 tbsp
  • all-purpose flour
    2 tbsp
  • cornstarch
    2 tbsp
  • baking soda
    ¼ tsp
  • baking powder
    ¼ tsp
  • soy sauce
    2 tbsp
  • dry sherry
    2 tbsp
  • water
    2 tbsp
  • vegetable oil
    1 tsp
  • sesame oil
    1 dash
  • chicken broth
    ½ c
  • white sugar
    ¾ c
  • soy sauce
    ¼ c
  • rice vinegar
    2 tbsp
  • sesame oil
    2 tbsp
  • sriracha
    1 tsp
  • garlic

    minced

    2 cloves
  • cornstarch
    ¼ c
  • water
    ¼ c

Directions

For the batter

  1. 1

    In a medium size bowl combine flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder and whisk. Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, dry sherry, 2 tbsp water, vegetable oil, and a dash of sesame oil; stir until smooth. Stir in chicken until coated with batter, cover, then refrigerate for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to a temp. of 375 degrees. Carefully drop in the battered chicken pieces, only a few at a time and fry until they turn golden brown; about 3-4 minutes per batch. Drain on a paper towel lined plate.

For the sauce

  1. 1

    Meanwhile in a large skillet or wok, bring chicken broth, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, Siracha hot sauce, and garlic to a boil over high heat. Dissolve 1/4 cup cornstarch into ¼ cup water, and stir into boiling sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about two minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the crispy, cooked chicken pieces to the sauce and stir to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to garnish. Enjoy!!

Sesame Chicken Recipe

Sesame Chicken Recipe

5.0(2)299 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving the ultimate crispy, savory, and sweet takeout experience right at home? This Sesame Chicken recipe delivers a "beyond restaurant quality" dish that will quickly become a family favorite, sure to knock your socks off.

What makes this Sesame Chicken stand out is the masterful balance of textures and flavors. You'll achieve truly crisp, tender, and juicy chicken, thanks to a clever coating blend of flour, cornstarch, and leavening agents like baking soda and baking powder. Paired with a bold, complex sauce featuring soy sauce, fresh garlic, and a hint of sriracha, every bite is a revelation.

Prepare for a symphony of tastes and textures. The chicken boasts an irresistible crunch on the outside, giving way to succulent, moist meat within. The rich, glossy sauce beautifully coats each piece, offering a delightful interplay of savory soy, sweet sugar, and a subtle warmth from the sriracha and fragrant sesame oil. The final touch of toasted sesame seeds adds a nutty aroma and appealing visual texture to this incredible dinner.

While this recipe is perfect as written, you can easily adapt it to your pantry or preferences. If you don't have dry sherry, a dry white wine or even chicken broth can work as a substitute in the chicken marinade. For an extra kick, feel free to increase the sriracha, or omit it entirely if you prefer a milder flavor profile. For a less sweet sauce, you can slightly reduce the white sugar.

This Sesame Chicken makes for an incredible weeknight dinner or a special meal for guests. Serve it alongside steamed white rice to soak up every drop of that amazing sauce, and perhaps a simple green vegetable to complete the meal.

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