Sesame Chicken
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Mix the cut-up chicken thighs with corn starch, flour, salt, and one beaten egg until well combined.
- 2Heat oil on the stove to 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 3Fry the chicken pieces for two to three minutes per side until nice and crunchy.
- 4Remove the chicken and let it rest for one minute.
- 5Drop the chicken back into the hot oil and fry for another two minutes (double fry) to make it extra crispy.
- 6In a separate bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, minced garlic, corn starch, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Mix until you achieve the desired consistency.
- 7Place a pan on the stove over medium heat and add the prepared sauce.
- 8Let the sauce thicken.
- 9Add the double-fried chicken to the pan with the thickened sauce.
- 10Sauté the chicken in the sauce for two minutes, allowing the sauce to act as a glaze and cling to the chicken.
- 11Plate the sesame chicken.
- 12Garnish with more sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Ingredients
- 0.5 lb chicken thighs cut up
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 beaten egg
- panko
- oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 minced or plain cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- sesame seeds for garnish
- green onions for garnish
Equipment
stovepanplate
Tips
- Use panko for extra crunch if desired.
- Double frying the chicken makes it extremely crispy.
- Serve with white rice, fried rice, egg noodles, or as an appetizer.
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