Description
This Easy Sesame Chicken recipe offers a quick and delicious dinner option featuring crispy battered chicken tossed in a sweet and savory sesame sauce. The chicken is coated in a light batter, fried to golden perfection, and finished with a flavorful honey soy glaze with sesame oil and seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Batter
- 450g chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/3 cup water
Sesame Sauce and Garnish
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp ketchup
- 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, chopped
Cooking Oil
- Frying oil (such as vegetable or peanut oil) for deep frying
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken & Batter: Cut the chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, soy sauce, egg white, white pepper, and water until a smooth batter forms. Toss the chicken pieces in this batter to evenly coat each piece.
- Prepare Sesame Sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, and sesame oil. Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly and set aside the sauce.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat frying oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350-375°F (175-190°C). Carefully drop the battered chicken pieces into the hot oil in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 4-6 minutes until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack over paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Combine & Serve: Transfer the fried chicken to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared sesame sauce over the chicken and toss gently but quickly to coat all pieces evenly. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion. Serve immediately, ideally alongside steamed rice or your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Make sure your oil temperature is steady between 350-375°F for perfectly crispy chicken without absorbing excess oil.
- Do not overcrowd the frying pot; fry in batches to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the sesame sauce by adding more or less honey according to taste.
- Use fresh green onions as garnish for added color and mild onion flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the soy sauce and flour with gluten-free versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: sesame chicken, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner, fried chicken, honey soy sauce, Asian chicken dish
