Description

This Sesame Chicken recipe delivers a perfect crunchy texture combined with a sweet and savory sauce. Tender chicken fillets are coated in cornstarch and eggs, then pan-fried to a golden crisp. The chicken is tossed in a delightful mixture of honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil, and finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions for added flavor and crunch. A quick and easy meal that pleases the whole family!

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Coating

1 lb chicken fillet, cubed
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten

Sauce

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil

For Frying and Garnish

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 green onions, chopped

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Instructions

Coat Chicken: Take the cubed chicken fillets and thoroughly coat each piece with cornstarch, ensuring an even layer that will help with crispiness during frying.
Dip in Eggs: Next, dip the cornstarch-coated chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, fully covering them to create a binding layer for frying.
Heat Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat, making sure the oil is hot enough for frying but not smoking.
Fry Chicken: Carefully place the egg-coated chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry them until they are golden brown and cooked through, turning occasionally to brown evenly on all sides.
Prepare Sauce: While the chicken fries, mix together the honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a separate bowl to create the flavorful sauce.
Coat Chicken in Sauce: Once the chicken pieces are cooked, transfer them to the bowl with the sauce and gently toss to coat every piece evenly.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the coated chicken with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving to add an extra layer of texture and freshness.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double coat the chicken by repeating the cornstarch and egg steps.
You can toast the sesame seeds lightly in a dry pan for enhanced flavor before sprinkling.
Adjust the amount of honey and soy sauce in the sauce to your preferred sweetness and saltiness.
Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Use fresh green onions for best color and taste; add just before serving to keep them crisp.