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Crispy Sesame Chicken Recipe - Sesame chicken: Make this incredibly easy and crispy chicken recipe at home in under 30 minutes. Sweet, savory, and better than t

Crispy Sesame Chicken Recipe

Sesame chicken: Make this incredibly easy and crispy chicken recipe at home in under 30 minutes. Sweet, savory, and better than takeout!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • ΒΌ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, and brown sugar.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Cut the chicken into small pieces and toss in the mixture.
  3. Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken in a single layer.
  4. Cook the chicken until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir until thickened.
  6. Serve over rice and garnish with green onions if desired.

Video

Notes

- For extra crispiness, ensure your skillet is VERY hot before adding chicken.
- Don't overcrowd the pan; cook chicken in batches if necessary.
- Reserve a bit of the sauce before thickening to drizzle on top for extra gloss.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.