Description
Savor the flavors of homemade Chinese Takeout Sesame Chicken with this delightful recipe! Perfectly crispy chicken pieces are coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds for that authentic takeout experience. This dish is not only quick and easy to prepare but also highly customizable, allowing you to tailor it to your taste or dietary preferences. Impress your family and friends with this restaurant-quality meal that can be made right in your kitchen. Whether served over rice or noodles, this sesame chicken is sure to be a hit at any dinner table!
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Cornstarch
- Eggs
- Salt
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Sesame oil
- Garlic (minced)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and salt. Dredge chicken in cornstarch, then dip in the egg mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry chicken until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- In a clean bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and minced garlic; whisk until well blended.
- Pour sauce into the same frying pan on low heat, letting it simmer until slightly thickened. Add fried chicken back into the pan, tossing to coat evenly.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving hot with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg