Description
Indulge in the flavors of takeout with this Easy Sesame Chicken recipe that can be whipped up in under 30 minutes! Succulent pieces of chicken are coated in a crispy tempura batter and tossed in a sweet and tangy sesame sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This homemade version rivals your favorite restaurant dish, allowing you to enjoy all the irresistible flavors right at home. Whether served over steamed rice, tossed with stir-fried vegetables, or tucked into lettuce wraps, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for batter)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup cold seltzer water
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, water, and sesame oil until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, egg whites, and seltzer water to create a tempura batter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken pieces coated in batter until golden brown.
- In a wok, sauté garlic and crushed red pepper in sesame oil for about 30 seconds.
- Add the fried chicken to the wok along with the prepared sauce. Toss quickly to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg