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Sesame Chicken

A delightful homemade Sesame Chicken with crispy coating and sweet sesame sauce, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.33 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into chunks
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 0.33 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • to taste vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, chili sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil in a medium bowl to make the sauce. Set aside.
  2. Pat the chicken dry and set aside.
  3. Beat eggs in a medium bowl.
  4. Mix cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F.
  6. Dip chicken pieces into eggs, then dredge in the flour mixture, coating thoroughly.
  7. Fry chicken in the hot oil until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
  8. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add fried chicken back into the skillet and toss to coat.

Notes

Serve hot over steamed rice with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.