Description
Savor the delightful crunch and savory goodness of Crispy Chinese Takeout Sesame Chicken. This easy recipe combines tender chicken pieces coated in a crispy batter, all tossed in a sweet and tangy sesame sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish brings the authentic flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant right to your kitchen. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering meal that pleases the entire family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying (enough to cover the skillet)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, honey, and rice vinegar. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix cornstarch and flour. Coat each marinated chicken piece evenly with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Combine leftover marinade in a saucepan; boil before drizzling over fried chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg