Japanese Style Sesame Chicken

Experience the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors with this irresistible Japanese Style Sesame Chicken. Featuring tender, bite-sized chicken breasts marinated in soy sauce, mirin, and sake, each piece is beautifully coated in a crunchy sesame-cornstarch crust and fried to golden perfection. The real magic happens when the crispy chicken is tossed in a luscious glaze made with honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, delivering a flavorful punch in every bite. Garnished with fresh scallions and served over fluffy white rice, this dish is a delightful fusion of textures and tastes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is a must-try for fans of Japanese-inspired cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams chicken breast
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 2 tablespoons sake (optional)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
• 500 milliliters vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
• 2 stalks scallions (green onions), chopped (for garnish)
• 2 cups cooked white rice (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In the bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of mirin, and 1 tablespoon of sake (if using) to marinate the chicken. Mix well, cover, and let it sit for 15 minutes.

Step 3

While the chicken marinates, prepare a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with cornstarch mixed with sesame seeds, and one with a beaten egg.

Step 4

Coat each piece of chicken with flour, dip it into the beaten egg, and then coat it in the cornstarch and sesame seed mixture. Repeat until all chicken pieces are coated.

Step 5

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once the oil reaches 175°C (350°F), fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and crispy on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per batch). Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, combine the remaining soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly and turns into a glaze.

Step 7

Add the fried chicken to the saucepan, tossing to coat each piece evenly with the glaze.

Step 8

Transfer the glazed sesame chicken to a serving plate, sprinkle with chopped scallions for garnish, and serve with steamed white rice.

Step 9

Enjoy your homemade Japanese Style Sesame Chicken!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1848.3 grams (1848.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6595

Total Fat 564.10g	723%
Saturated Fat 83.40g	417%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.20g
Cholesterol 650mg	217%
Sodium 4073mg	177%
Total Carbohydrate 249.10g	91%
Dietary Fiber 6.40g	23%
Total Sugars 56.40g
Protein 173.10g	346%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 365mg	28%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 2120mg	45%

*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: 75.0%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 14.7%