Description
Chinese Takeout Sesame Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings the flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant right to your kitchen. This recipe features crispy, tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll create a comforting meal that everyone will love. Serve it over rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tsp salt
- ? tsp black pepper
- ? cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ? cup honey
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (plus extra for garnish)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- 2. Heat about half an inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- 3. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- 4. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and half the sesame seeds.
- 5. Return chicken to the skillet over medium heat and pour the sauce over it. Toss to coat and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- 6. Serve warm, garnished with remaining sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg