About
The takeout is here! You rush to open the box but it’s too late; your sesame chicken has already become soggy from the steam. Thankfully, you can avoid the steam by making your own Crispy Sesame Chicken. This easy and quick stove-top recipe produces crunchy chicken coated in a sweet, sticky, and mildly nutty sesame sauce. With just a hint of heat for delectable spiciness, Crispy Sesame Chicken has that delicious “just one more” quality you get with takeout. Never let soggy chicken sadden your dinner again!
Ingredients
- For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- For the batter:
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup seltzer water, cold
- For the chicken:
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, and cut into 1-inch chunks
- vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water together to make the sauce.
Step 2 -Combine the cornstarch, flour, egg whites, and seltzer water together until just combined.
Step 3 -Add the chicken pieces to the batter and coat.
Step 4 -Heat 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees F.
Step 5 -Add the coated chicken to the oil in batches, frying until golden brown.
Step 6 -In a large wok or skillet, add the sesame oil to the frying pan.
Step 7 -Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 8 -Add in the sauce and the chicken and coat quickly.
Step 9 -Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds.
