Sticky and crispy Easy Sesame Chicken made fast and simple, with the most delicious sweet and savory sesame chicken sauce. Only 30 minutes to make!
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless )
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 large egg
pinch salt & pepper
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup water
3 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp sesame seeds
½ tbsp sesame oil (optional)
1 clove garlic (optional, minced)
4 cups cooked rice
2 tsp sesame seeds
green onions
Method
1
Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
2
Add egg, salt and pepper. Mix well and marinate for 10-15 minutes. Coat the marinated cubed chicken pieces with cornstarch.
3
In a medium-sized saucepan heat the oil to 350˚F. Deep fry the chicken for about 3-4 minutes until they turn golden brown.
4
Remove and drain oil. Place the fried chicken on a plate with a paper towel.
5
Make the sesame chicken sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, sugar, cornstarch, garlic, sesame oil and sesame seeds.
6
Add the mixture to the frying pan to thicken the sauce. Stir until mixture is smooth and thick.
7
Mix in the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately with steamed rice, and sprinkle with more sesame seeds and sliced green onions.