Chinese Takeout–Style Sesame Chicken is crispy, saucy, and absolutely addictive. With tender bites of fried chicken tossed in a sweet, sticky sesame sauce, it’s a homemade favorite that rivals your favorite restaurant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
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2 eggs, beaten
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¾ cup cornstarch
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking powder (optional)
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Salt and pepper
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Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Sauce:
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⅓ cup soy sauce
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¼ cup water
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3 tbsp brown sugar or honey
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tbsp ketchup
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1 tsp toasted sesame oil
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp fresh grated ginger
To Garnish:
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1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
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Season chicken and coat in egg, then dredge in cornstarch-flour mixture.
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Pan-fry in oil over medium-high heat in batches until golden and cooked through.
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In a separate pan, sauté garlic and ginger. Add sauce ingredients and simmer until thickened.
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Toss fried chicken in sauce until fully coated.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.