Crispy Sesame Chicken
A satisfying homemade takeout favorite with golden, crunchy chicken coated in a sweet, savory, and lightly spicy sauce. Perfect over rice or noodles with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten For coating the chicken
- 1/2 cup sesame oil For frying
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste salt and pepper
For serving
- as needed cooked rice or noodles For serving
- as needed fresh vegetables Such as bell peppers, cucumber, carrots, or steamed broccoli
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken pieces in this mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Dip the coated chicken in the beaten egg, allowing excess egg to drip away.
Cooking
- Heat sesame oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
Making the Sauce
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
Serving
- Serve the crispy sesame chicken over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with fresh vegetables.
Notes
Store leftover crispy sesame chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For best texture, keep the chicken separate from rice or noodles when possible. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for best results.