Go Back
Chinese sesame chicken

Easy Sesame Chicken

Gina
This Chinese sesame chicken is perfect to eat along side a plate of steamed white rice or fresh cooked vegetables like broccoli.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 2 people
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS FOR SESAME CHICKEN:

  • 8 oz boneless chicken cut into strips 250 g
  • Oil for deep frying
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • White sesame seeds for garnish

INGREDIENTS FOR SESAME CHICKEN BATTER:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 Egg white
  • cup Cold water
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 pinch salt

INGREDIENTS FOR SESAME CHICKEN SAUCE:

  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Chinese rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • cup water

Instructions
 

  • To prepare the sauce, add and mix all the ingredients into a medium size bowl and combine. Set aside.
  • To make the batter, add all ingredients into a medium size bowl and mix using a whisk until batter is smooth.
  • Add the chicken into the batter, stir to evenly coat with the batter.
  • Heat 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) of the oil in a wok or a stockpot to 350°F (175°C) for deep-frying. Gently drop the chicken into the oil and loosen them up immediately with a spatula to prevent the chicken from clumping together.
  • Deep-fry the chicken to golden brown.
  • Remove the chicken from the oil with a strainer or slotted spoon, draining the excess oil by laying the chicken on a dish lined with paper towels. Discard the oil.
  • Heat up 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic before adding the Sauce.
  • As soon as the Sauce thickens, add the fried chicken into the wok or skillet.
  • Stir continuously until all the ingredients are well coated with the sauce.
  • Garnish with the white sesame, and serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.
Keyword chicken, deep fried sesame chicken, sesame chicken