Description
Delight in the flavors of homemade Chinese Takeout Sesame Chicken, a dish that perfectly mirrors your favorite takeout experience. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken coated in a crispy shell and enveloped in a rich sesame sauce that balances savory and sweet notes. Ideal for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, this easy-to-make dish promises to satisfy your cravings with minimal effort. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can recreate the magic of takeout right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces with soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and grated ginger for at least 10 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together cornstarch and flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat (350°F). Coat marinated chicken in the dry mix and fry until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side). Drain on a wire rack.
- For the sauce, combine remaining soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water in a saucepan. Simmer and stir in cornstarch slurry until thickened.
- Toss fried chicken with the hot sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg