Welcome to the world of crispy sesame chicken! This simple meal is one of my family’s favorites, and it’s easy to make with ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen. So grab a skillet and let’s get cookin’!
Ingredients
- Ingredients to make crispy sesame chicken:
- 2-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 10 thighs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour + 2 tablespoons for dredging
- 2 large eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs + more for dredging
2 cups flour
2 cups flour
Flour is a key ingredient in this recipe because it’s used to coat the chicken and make the sauce. You can substitute cornstarch or potato starch for flour if you prefer, but we recommend using all-purpose white flour (it gives better results).
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup vegetable oil
- Deep frying is a common cooking method that involves submerging food in hot oil, which has a high smoke point (the temperature at which oil begins to smoke). Vegetable oils are typically used because of their versatility and general health benefits. Other options include canola oil, peanut oil, or olive oil.*
2 eggs, beaten
2 eggs, beaten
- Beat the eggs with a whisk in a large bowl.
- Add the beaten eggs to the flour mixture, and use a fork to mix them together until well combined (there should be no visible chunks of egg white).
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Sesame seeds are a great way to add flavor to your meal. You can use them in bread, salads and many other dishes!
1 cup cornstarch or potato starch (optional)
1 cup cornstarch or potato starch (optional)
In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water. Set aside.
4 chicken breasts tenderized and cut into large chunks
- Tenderizing chicken: If you’re not sure how to tenderize your chicken, here are a few tips:
- Use a meat mallet or pounder (or something similar) to hammer the breasts until they’re about 1/2-inch thick. You can also cut them in half crosswise and pound each piece flat before cooking it.
- Cut into chunks: Once your chicken is tenderized and cut into large chunks, heat some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic powder, ground ginger and sesame seeds; saute for 30 seconds until fragrant then add chicken pieces in an even layer across bottom of pan without crowding one another too much so that they get crispy on all sides without burning up inside before getting cooked through properly! Cook until golden brown on both sides then remove from heat immediately before serving with rice noodles or quinoa!
3/4 cup soy sauce or teriyaki sauce
In this recipe, we use soy sauce. Soy sauce is a salty sauce made from soybeans that’s common in Asian cuisine. Teriyaki sauce is similar to soy sauce but has sugar added to it; it’s more common in American cuisine.
If you can’t find both of these ingredients at your local grocery store or Asian market (or if you just want to try something new), feel free to swap out one for the other!
2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- Brown sugar is a combination of white sugar and molasses. It has a distinct flavor, but it’s not as sweet as regular granulated sugar. If you don’t have brown sugar on hand, you can substitute with honey or maple syrup.
- Honey is often used in Asian cooking because of its rich flavor and thick consistency when heated up–it works well in this recipe because it helps caramelize the chicken while adding sweetness at the same time!
1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic (or a combo of both)
1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic (or a combo of both)
Garlic powder is a great alternative to fresh garlic because it’s easier to use and less likely to burn in the pan. Fresh minced garlic can overpower dishes that don’t have much else going on, but if you’re making something like chicken fried rice, where there are already strong flavors at play–like soy sauce and sesame oil–then it’ll be just fine.
Dinner can be delicious and easy to make when you have the right ingredients.
This recipe is easy to make, and it comes together quickly. You’ll find all the ingredients in your local grocery store or Asian market. It’s also a healthy dish that you can feel good about serving to your family–and they’ll love it too!
Conclusion
There you have it, a delicious recipe for crispy sesame chicken that is easy to make and will leave everyone at the table craving more. You can serve this dish with rice or noodles and some veggies on the side for a complete meal. If you’re looking for more recipes like this one then check out our other posts about easy dinner recipes!
