Easy Crispy Sesame Chicken

Craving a takeout-style dinner made right at home? This Easy Crispy Sesame Chicken delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort! Juicy, bite-sized pieces of chicken breast are coated in a light, golden crust using a simple cornstarch-flour mixture, then fried to perfection for unbeatable crispiness. Tossed in a sweet and savory homemade sesame sauce made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and a hint of ginger, this dish strikes the perfect balance of flavors. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, it’s a visually stunning and irresistibly delicious meal. Ready in under 45 minutes, this quick and easy sesame chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. For crispy chicken lovers and Asian cuisine enthusiasts alike, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Chicken breast
• 100 grams Cornstarch
• 50 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 large Eggs
• 500 milliliters Vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 100 milliliters Water
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.

Step 2

Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

In a shallow dish, mix the cornstarch and all-purpose flour.

Step 4

Beat the eggs in another bowl.

Step 5

Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture, then coat them in the cornstarch-flour mixture. Set aside on a plate.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and water.

Step 9

In another small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a cornstarch slurry.

Step 10

Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and pour in the sauce mixture.

Step 11

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then add the cornstarch slurry. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 12

Add the fried chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.

Step 13

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and stir gently.

Step 14

Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately. Enjoy your crispy sesame chicken with steamed white rice or noodles!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1483.8 grams (1483.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5569

Total Fat 493.90g	633%
Saturated Fat 74.10g	370%
Polyunsaturated Fat 296.50g
Cholesterol 802mg	267%
Sodium 5902mg	257%
Total Carbohydrate 159.70g	58%
Dietary Fiber 5.70g	20%
Total Sugars 19.00g
Protein 166.70g	333%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 213mg	16%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 1997mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.3%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 11.1%