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Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken

A deliciously crispy and savory dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated with a sesame glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces Ensure chicken is halal-compliant.
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs For extra crunch.
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil For frying.
Sauce Ingredients
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds For garnish.
  • to taste chopped green onions For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In separate bowls, set the cornstarch, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs for coating.
Coating
  1. Dip each chicken piece into the cornstarch, shake off excess, dip into the beaten egg, and then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
Frying
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until a breadcrumb sizzles upon contact.
  2. Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Saucing
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.
  2. Once the chicken is done, toss it in the sauce.
Serving
  1. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
  2. Enjoy your Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken while it's hot!

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.