Description
The Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right into your kitchen. Combining crispy, tender chicken with a sweet and savory sesame sauce, this recipe is perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknights to festive gatherings. In just under 30 minutes, you’ll have a meal that not only satisfies but impresses. The balance of soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil creates a rich flavor profile that pairs beautifully with rice or noodles. Plus, it’s customizable; adjust the spice level to suit your taste! Ready to enjoy restaurant-quality cuisine at home? Let’s dive into this simple yet satisfying recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup cold seltzer water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Crushed red pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Prepare tempura batter by mixing cornstarch and flour in a separate bowl; gradually add egg whites and seltzer water.
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with crushed red pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip chicken pieces in tempura batter and fry in batches until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes).
- Toss fried chicken in the prepared sauce over medium heat until well coated.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg