Crispy, golden chicken pieces tossed in a sweet, sticky sesame glaze. This homemade Sesame Chicken tastes just like your favorite takeout — only fresher, crispier, and made with simple ingredients.
- 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, skinless chicken thighs
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornstarch
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2 eggs, beaten
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Salt & pepper
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Oil for frying
For the Sauce:
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¼ cup soy sauce
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp sesame oil
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¼ cup water
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
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1–2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
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Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Season lightly.
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Dredge in egg, then flour-cornstarch mixture.
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Heat oil and fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through. Drain.
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In a saucepan, whisk sauce ingredients (except slurry). Simmer.
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Stir in slurry and cook until thickened (2–3 minutes).
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Toss crispy chicken in sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.