Description

This crispy, sweet, and savory Sesame Chicken is a takeout favorite made at home! Double-fried for extra crunch and tossed in a delicious sticky sesame sauce, it’s the perfect weeknight meal. Serve with rice and stir-fried veggies for a complete dish!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

450g chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup water

For the Sesame Sauce:

3 tablespoons honey (to taste)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar (to taste)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry white wine)
1 clove garlic, grated

For Finishing:

1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

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Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Batter:

In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, soy sauce, egg white, white pepper, and water until smooth.
Add the chicken pieces, coating evenly.

2️⃣ Fry the Chicken:

Heat oil to 330-340°F (165-170°C) in a deep pan or wok.
Fry the chicken pieces in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Double fry (optional but recommended!): Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) and fry for 30-60 seconds to make extra crispy chicken.
Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.

3️⃣ Make the Sesame Sauce:

In a small bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, Shaoxing wine, and garlic until smooth.
Pour into a large pan or wok and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.

4️⃣ Coat the Chicken:

Add the fried chicken to the sauce.
Drizzle in sesame oil and toss for 15-30 seconds to coat evenly.

5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Serve hot with rice and stir-fried veggies!

Notes

Double frying ensures the crispiest chicken.
✅ Drizzle sesame oil at the end to retain its nutty aroma.
✅ For a spicy kick, add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
✅ Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes to restore crispiness.