What is sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is an Asian dish very popular in the United States, often found in Chinese restaurants. Sesame chicken consists of chicken breast coated in egg and cornstarch before frying until golden and crisp. The crispy chicken is then coated in a sticky sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. It’s delicious served with noodles or rice and so much better than any takeout you can order.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Chicken. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts but boneless chicken thighs will also work. Egg. I used a whole egg but egg whites can be substituted. Soy sauce. Use Tamari or coconut aminos if required. Low sodium soy sauce can also be substituted. Flour. Cornstarch / Cornflour. Rice vinegar / Lemon juice. Sesame oil. Sesame seeds. Brown sugar. Honey can be used instead. Oil, for frying. I like frying in canola oil but you can use any neutral vegetable oil.
How to make sesame chicken
Can I make this ahead?
The chicken can be kept in the egg and soy sauce marinade for a day in the fridge. Once fried, the chicken won’t stay crispy for very long, although the taste will still be delicious. If you want to make this an hour or so ahead, fry the chicken and keep it warm in the oven. Only toss in the sauce before serving. The sauce can be made and kept in the fridge for up to 5 days. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How to reheat sesame chicken
Reheat in a large pan set over medium-high heat until the chicken is hot throughout. You might need to add a splash of water to allow the sauce to thin out a little after being chilled.
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