Description
Looking for a quick and delicious dinner option that captures the essence of your favorite takeout? Easy Sesame Chicken is the answer. This delightful dish features tender, crispy chicken coated in a sweet and tangy sesame sauce, ready in just under 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe allows you to customize the flavor to your liking while serving as a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. Pair it with fluffy rice or vibrant vegetables for a complete meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup cold seltzer water
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil to make the sauce.
- In another bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, egg whites, and seltzer water to form the tempura batter.
- Coat chicken pieces in the batter and fry in hot vegetable oil until golden.
- Sauté garlic and crushed red pepper in sesame oil before adding the fried chicken and sauce. Toss until well-coated.
- Serve immediately with rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg