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Easy Sesame Chicken

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A quick, flavorful take on the classic Chinese-American sesame chicken—crispy, lightly battered chicken tossed in a sweet-savory sesame sauce. This recipe delivers all the comfort you crave without the fuss of deep frying.

Ingredients

1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1″ pieces

1 tbsp canola oil

2 tsp sesame seeds (plus extra for garnish)

1 large egg

2 Tbsp cornstarch

Pinch salt and pepper

¼ cup soy sauce

2 Tbsp water

1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil

3 Tbsp brown sugar

1 Tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ Tbsp cornstarch

1 Tbsp sesame seeds

Optional: Cooked jasmine rice and chopped green onions for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, water, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, ½ Tbsp cornstarch, and 1 Tbsp sesame seeds to make the sauce. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, whisk egg, 2 Tbsp cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken pieces until evenly coated.
  3. Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and crispy on both sides. Remove to a plate.
  4. Pour sauce into the same skillet. Stir and let simmer until it thickens.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and coat well with the sauce.
  6. Serve hot over jasmine rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Notes

Chicken breast can be used instead of thighs.

Add chili flakes or Sriracha for extra heat.

Use tamari and gluten-free cornstarch for a gluten-free version.

Low-sodium soy sauce can reduce sodium content.

Add stir-fried veggies for a complete meal.

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