Perfect Sesame Chicken Recipe

This Perfect Sesame Chicken recipe is a classic Chinese-inspired dish that is sweet, savory, and packed with flavor. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a crispy sesame batter and then tossed in a delicious homemade sauce. Serve this dish over a bed of steamed rice for a complete meal that the whole family will love. It's the perfect combination of crispy, saucy, and full of bold flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

1. In a shallow bowl, mix together the cornstarch, flour, salt, and black pepper.
2. Dip each chicken piece into the beaten egg, then coat it in the cornstarch mixture, pressing to adhere. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
4. Working in batches, carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
5. In a separate saucepan, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
6. Stir in the cornstarch-water mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice.
9. Enjoy your delicious and crispy Perfect Sesame Chicken!

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