Can I make this sesame chicken recipe ahead of time?

Yes! You can prepare the chicken and marinate it up to 24 hours in advance. The sauce can also be made ahead and stored in the fridge for a few days.

How do I make the chicken even crispier?

For extra crispiness, try double-dipping the chicken in the wet batter before frying. This will create an even thicker, crispier coating.

Can I make this dish gluten-free?

Absolutely! Just use a gluten-free soy sauce (like tamari) and cornstarch. You can even opt for a gluten-free flour blend for the batter.

What can I serve Sesame Chicken with?

This dish pairs perfectly with steamed white rice, brown rice, or even cauliflower rice for a low-carb option. You can also add some stir-fried veggies like broccoli, snap peas, or carrots to round out the meal.

How long will leftovers last?

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat it in a pan to keep the chicken crispy.

Crispy Sesame Chicken the Way I Always Make It at Home

Name: Crispy Sesame Chicken the Way I Always Make It at Home
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tsp of chicken powder; 1/2 tsp of yum yum; 1/2 tsp of sugar; 1/4 tsp of white pepper; 4 cloves of garlic; 1/2 tsp of baking soda; 1 tsp of ginger; 1 tbsp of sesame oil; 1 tbsp of Chinese cooking wine; 3 tbsp of water; 1 tbsp of cornstarch; 3 tbsp of soy sauce; 2 tbsp of rice wine vinegar; 2 tbsp of sesame oil; 1 tbsp of oyster sauce; 2 tbsp of brown sugar; 1/2 tsp of chicken powder; 1/2 tbsp of cornstarch; 1/2 tbsp of sesame seeds; * 1/2 cup cornstarch; * 1 cup Self raising; * 1.5 cup of cold water; 2 tbsp of oil; for stir fry; minced

Crispy Sesame Chicken: (Best) Chinese Recipe At Home

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Craving takeout? This homemade Sesame Chicken is crispy, saucy, and packed with flavor—easy to make and better than your favorite spot!

Author: Genio Ng
Prep Time: 30
Cook Time: 10
Total Time: 40
Yield: 3 1x
Category: Chicken
Method: Easy
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

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Chicken

450g of chicken thigh, boneless and skinless
1 tsp of chicken powder
1/2 tsp of yum yum
1/2 tsp of sugar
1/4 tsp of white pepper
1/2 tsp of baking soda
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp of ginger
1 tbsp of sesame oil
1 tbsp of Chinese cooking wine
1 tbsp of cornstarch

Sesame Chicken Sauce

3 tbsp of water
3 tbsp of soy sauce
2 tbsp of rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp of sesame oil
1 tbsp of oyster sauce
2 tbsp of brown sugar
1/2 tsp of chicken powder
1/2 tbsp of sesame seeds
1/2 tbsp of cornstarch

Wet Batter

1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup Self raising
1.5 cup of cold water

Stir fry

2 tbsp of oil, for stir fry
4 cloves of garlic, minced

For Garnish

Spring onions
Sesame seeds

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Instructions

Slice chicken thigh into 1” cubes and marinade the chicken with chicken powder, msg, sugar, white pepper, baking soda, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, Chinese cooking wine and cornstarch for 20 minutes. Set aside
For the sauce, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, brown sugar, chicken powder, sesame seeds and corn starch. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine cornstarch, all purpose flour and water.
Dredge the chicken in the wet batter and make sure each piece is fully coated.
Heat the oil to 350F and fry the chicken fir 6-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Set aside
Over high heat, sauté the garlic for 1 minute. Pour the sauce to the wok/pan and cook the sauce until it has thickened.
Add your chicken back to the wok and toss the chicken until it is evenly coated.
Serve with hot steamed rice, garnish with spring onions, sesame seeds and enjoy!

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