Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken

Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken

Sweet and salty chicken sesame recipe that will please the crowd, on rice or noodles. It is perfect for dinner and makes the chicken the most tender and tasty.

Ingredients

For the chicken

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
• salt and pepper
• oil for frying

For the sauce

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

First, Whip the eggs and add them in a bowl with salt and pepper to taste.

Then, Mix the flour with 1/2 cup of cornstarch in a bowl.

Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, then in the flour. Repeat the process with all the chicken.

Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pan at 350 degrees F

When the oil is hot, add about 8 pieces of chicken at a time and cook for 5 minutes or until crisp and golden. Repeat with all the chicken.

Drain the chicken on a paper towel-lined plate.

Meanwhile, while the chicken is cooking, mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil and 2 tbsp. At a cornstarch in a bowl.

Heat the tablespoon of sesame oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. 

Cook the garlic for 30 seconds, then add the sauce and simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until thickened.

Add chicken and mix to coat with sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve immediately. Happy Cooking TimeJ