Description
Indulge in the flavors of your favorite takeout with this homemade Chinese Takeout Sesame Chicken recipe. Crispy chicken pieces are coated in a sweet and savory sauce, garnished with sesame seeds, and served hot over rice or noodles. This dish is not only quick and easy to make but also customizable to fit your dietary preferences. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties, this delightful recipe combines simple ingredients and straightforward steps. Say goodbye to delivery and discover the joy of cooking in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, around 5-7 minutes per batch.
- In another pan, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger; simmer over medium heat.
- Add fried chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3/4 cup (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg