Crispy Sesame Chicken (Printable Version)
Crispy chicken pieces in a sweet-savory honey sesame sauce that surpasses restaurant quality in just 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the chicken
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1.5 kg boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2.5 cm pieces
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2 eggs, beaten
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Salt and pepper to taste
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120 g all-purpose flour
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120 g cornstarch
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Oil for frying
→ For the sauce
07 -
5 ml vegetable oil
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5 ml minced fresh garlic
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60 ml honey
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60 ml reduced-sodium soy sauce
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30 ml ketchup
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45 ml brown sugar
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30 ml rice vinegar
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15 ml toasted sesame oil
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10 ml cornstarch
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30 ml sesame seeds
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30 ml sliced green onions
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Combine the beaten eggs, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
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Mix the flour and cornstarch in a shallow bowl or plate until well combined.
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Dredge each piece of chicken first in the egg mixture, then in the flour mixture, ensuring even coverage.
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Heat 7.5 cm of oil in a deep pan to 175°C.
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Working in batches of 7-8 pieces, fry the chicken for 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Continue until all chicken is cooked.
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Transfer the fried chicken to paper towels to remove excess oil.
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While the chicken is cooking, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a bowl.
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Heat the teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Add the crispy chicken to the pan and toss until evenly coated with sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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The sauce can be prepared up to two days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.