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Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe

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This Easy Sesame Chicken features crispy, golden chicken pieces coated in a sweet, sticky, and savory sesame sauce. Just like your favorite takeout but healthier and faster to make at home! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 500 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup (65 g) cornstarch (or all-purpose flour)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Sesame Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (to thicken)

For Garnish:

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • Sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken:

  • In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  • Coat each piece by dipping it first into the beaten eggs, then tossing it in cornstarch until fully coated.

2. Fry the chicken:

  • Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Fry the chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

3. Make the sesame sauce:

  • In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ketchup, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens (about 1-2 minutes).

4. Toss and coat:

  • Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss until evenly coated.

5. Serve:

  • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
  • Serve hot over steamed rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables.

Notes

  • Swap chicken for tofu for a vegetarian version.
  • Add steamed broccoli or snap peas for extra veggies.
  • Adjust sweetness by reducing honey or sugar if you prefer a less sweet sauce.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/easy-sesame-chicken-recipe/