Sesame Chicken

My sesame chicken features battered chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and flavorful sauce. Ready in 10 minutes; it's even better than takeout! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Chinese

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 387kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast chopped into bite-sized pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch

For the batter

1 cup cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup water cold
1 large egg
2 tablespoons oil to fry

For the sesame chicken sauce

1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
2 green onion thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds to decorate

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, add the chicken, salt, pepper, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Let everything sit for 10 minutes.
Add cornstarch onto a flat surface or small bowl and dust both sides of each piece of chicken with cornstarch.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cold water, and egg until a batter remains.
Add 1-2 inches of oil to a large saucepan and place over medium heat. Moving quickly, dredge the chicken in the batter. In batches, cook portions of the battered chicken until golden brown.
Add the honey, corn syrup, and soy sauce to a small saucepan or skillet. Once it bubbles, add the sesame oil and whisk together. Let everything simmer until it has thickened.
Add the chicken to the pan and toss together until all the chicken is covered.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and finely sliced green onions.

Video

Notes

TO STORE: Refrigerate sesame chicken within 2 hours after cooking it. Stored in an airtight container, sesame chicken will keep well for 3 to 4 days.

TO FREEZE: Place the cooked and cooled chicken in a shallow container and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.

TO REHEAT: You can reheat sesame chicken in a skillet or in the microwave. But if you want to restore the crispiness of the chicken bits, reheat them in the oven or in the air fryer.

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