Crispy Sesame Chicken: A Quick and Delicious Takeout Alternative
Skip the takeout and make this crispy sesame chicken at home in just 30 minutes! Golden-fried chicken tossed in a sweet, tangy sesame sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Deep Frying, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Sesame Chicken Sauce:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon corn starch
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
Tempura Batter:
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup flour
2 egg whites
1/2 cup cold seltzer water
Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients together and set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the batter ingredients until just combined. Add chicken pieces and coat well.
3. Heat 3 inches of oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown.
4. In a wok or skillet, heat sesame oil. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Add the sauce to the skillet, followed by fried chicken. Toss quickly to coat evenly.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
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Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 361
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 624mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 74mg