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The Ultimate Sesame Chicken Recipe – Crispy, Sticky, and Irresistible!

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Ingredients

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Chicken & Coating:

  • 0.70 lb Boneless chicken thigh/breast (about 300g)

  • 1 cup Potato or Corn Starch

  • 1 Egg white

  • 2 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds

  • 2–3 Spring onions (sliced)

  • Oil for deep frying

Marinade:

  • 1 tsp Sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp Light soy sauce

  • 1 tsp Garlic paste

  • ¼ tsp Baking soda

  • ½ tsp Sugar

  • ¼ tsp Black pepper

Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp Honey

  • 2 tbsp Light soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp Ketchup

  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp Brown or white sugar

  • 1 tbsp Vinegar

  • 3 tbsp Water

Instructions

  • Prep the Chicken: Cut into bite-size pieces. Mix in all marinade ingredients and let sit for 15 minutes.

  • Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients and set aside.

  • Coat for Crispy Texture: Add egg white to the chicken. Coat in starch, shaking off excess.

  • Fry Until Golden: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and drain.

  • Glaze with Sauce: In a wok or pan, bring sauce to a boil. Add chicken, stir for a few seconds.

  • Finish with Flavor: Add toasted sesame seeds and chopped spring onions. Toss and serve hot!

Notes

✅ Use cornstarch/potato starch for an ultra-crispy coating (plain flour won’t give the same crunch).
✅ Don’t overcrowd the oil—fry chicken in batches to keep it crispy.
✅ Toast sesame seeds lightly in a dry pan for extra nutty flavor.
✅ For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken (fry once, rest 2 mins, then fry again).
✅ Make it gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.

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