Sesame Chicken Recipe

Here’s a Sesame Chicken recipe that’s easy to make at home and delivers the perfect combination of crispy chicken, sweet-savory sauce, and nutty sesame flavor.

Here simple recipe to make it:

Ingredients (Serves 3-4):

For the Chicken:

• 500g chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Oil, for frying

For the Sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry for thickening)

For Garnish:

• 2 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
• 2-3 green onions (chopped)

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Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, egg, water, salt, and pepper. Mix into a thick batter.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the batter and coat well.
3. Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden and crispy (about 5–6 minutes per batch). Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 2: Make the Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and sesame oil. Set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Pour in the sauce mixture and bring it to a simmer.
3. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens slightly (1–2 minutes).

Step 3: Combine:

1. Add the fried chicken to the skillet and toss until each piece is evenly coated with the sauce.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve:

1. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top.
2. Serve hot over steamed rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables.

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Tips:

• For extra crispy chicken, fry it twice: do a quick fry first, then fry again for 1–2 minutes before adding to the sauce.
• Adjust sweetness or tanginess by modifying honey or vinegar quantities.
• Use toasted sesame seeds for a richer nutty flavor.