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Sesame Chicken Recipe

This Sesame Chicken Recipe features crispy, golden chicken pieces coated in a rich, sweet, and savory Sesame Chicken Sauce. It’s a delicious homemade version of your favorite takeout, perfect for quick dinners and one of the best Easy Asian Chicken Recipes. Whether you’re craving Honey Sesame Chicken or a lighter Healthy Sesame Chicken, this easy recipe delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • For the Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Optional:
  • Chopped green onions
  • Red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Dip chicken into beaten eggs, then coat with cornstarch.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry chicken until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  4. In another pan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
  6. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
  7. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken.
  8. Garnish with green onions if desired and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, bake or air fry the chicken to create Healthy Sesame Chicken.
  • You can adapt this into Crockpot Sesame Chicken by cooking the sauce and chicken together in a slow cooker.
  • Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • This recipe works well with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.