Crispy Sesame Chicken
Crispy Sesame Chicken combines crunchy chicken with a sweet and savory sauce, making it a delicious and satisfying dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 each egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying Oil for frying
For the Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Garnish
- to taste each green onions, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, coat chicken pieces in cornstarch, dip in beaten egg, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy.
- In a separate saucepan, mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and rice vinegar to create the sesame sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the crispy chicken and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the chicken to get that perfect crispiness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through; it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Feel free to adjust the amount of honey and soy sauce in the recipe to make it sweeter or saltier, depending on your preference.