How To Make Crispy Sesame Chicken / Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe / Perfect Every Time

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a vegan alternative to honey.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in place of sesame oil.

Cube chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, add cornstarch for coating the chicken.

Whisk together 2 eggs to create an egg wash.

In another bowl, mix flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to create seasoned flour.

Prepare a wire rack on a baking sheet wrapped in aluminum foil for draining fried chicken.

Toss chicken pieces in cornstarch, then coat in egg wash, and finally dredge in seasoned flour.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan to 350°F for frying.

Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Remove fried chicken and place on the wire rack to drain excess oil.

In a separate pan, heat sesame oil and add Chinese rice wine.

Add soy sauce, honey, sweet chili sauce, ketchup, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar to the pan.

Stir the sauce and let it heat up and reduce until thickened.

Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat thoroughly.

Serve the chicken over cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

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