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sesame chicken

Sesame Chicken Recipe: Crispy and Addictively Saucy

Crispy, glossy takeout-style sesame chicken
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • lbs chicken pieces
  • Egg + cornstarch/flour coating
  • Soy-honey-sesame sauce
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Coat chicken in egg, then cornstarch mix.
  • Fry until deep golden.
  • Simmer sauce until thick.
  • Toss chicken in the sauce.
  • Shower with sesame seeds + green onions.
  • Serve over rice immediately.

Notes

  • Double-fry for extra crunch
  • Re-crisp leftovers in an air fryer
  • Try the baked or orange variation
  • Better than a restaurant