Takeout Sesame Chicken

5 from 4 votes

Sesame Chicken is a Chinese-American takeout classic, that you can make at home in under 30 minutes! This family favorite meal combines crispy chicken pieces with a delicious sauce. Serve over a bed of rice and steamed veggies for a complete meal.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Chinese American

Keyword: Sesame Chicken, Takeout Sesame Chicken

Servings: servings

Author: Caytlin McCleery

Ingredients

Chicken

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 eggs
2 to 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Sauce

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/8 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic

Garnish

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 cup green onions sliced (optional)

Instructions

Slice the 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon white pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk 3 eggs.
Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated. Set aside on a tray or plate.
In a large pot or deep saucepan, pour in 2 to 4 cups vegetable oil, enough to reach about 2 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F (177°C).
Working in small batches, fry the coated chicken pieces for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
While the chicken is frying, in a bowl whisk together 3/4 cup water, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/8 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon ground ginger. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil with 1 tablespoon minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.
Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.
Add the fried chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and cook for 1 more minute to heat through.
Serve immediately. Garnish with 1/4 cup green onions, if using.

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Notes

Serving Suggestion: Served over rice and garnished with green onions. Sauce may be made before hand and stored in fridge for up to a week.

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