Quick and Easy Crispy Sesame Chicken Recipe | Better Than Take Out

Cut one whole chicken breast into cubes.

Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.

Add 3 tablespoons of Frank's Red Hot sauce and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika to the chicken.

Optionally add 2 cloves of minced garlic.

Mix in 1 large egg and coat the chicken well.

Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour.

Prepare the dry batter by mixing 1 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of paprika.

After marinating, add 3 tablespoons of corn starch to the chicken and mix well.

Coat each piece of chicken with the dry batter.

Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (medium to medium-high flame).

Deep fry the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

For the sauce, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and 1 teaspoon of sesame seed oil.

Add 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic and sauté until golden brown.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and optionally add 2 tablespoons for sweetness.

Add 3 to 4 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of hot sauce, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.

Mix well and bring the sauce to a boil.

Add 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds to the sauce.

Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until well coated just before serving.

Sprinkle extra sesame seeds on top before serving.

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