Description
An easy and delightful recipe for crispy sweet sesame chicken, perfect for serving over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of flavorless oil
- Sprinkle of sesame seeds for topping
- 1/2 cup of ketchup
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of white sugar
- 2 tablespoons of white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of low-sodium soy sauce
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon of dark soy sauce for color
- 1 stalk of green onion, thinly sliced (separate green tops and white stems)
- Enough oil for cooking and frying
Instructions
- In a big bowl, mix the chicken chunks, water, salt, and baking soda. Stir until the chicken soaks it up. Toss in the eggs and mix again. Add the cornstarch and stir until there’s no powdery bit left. Finally, add the oil and stir to coat everything.
- In a high-sided pan or wok, pour about 2 to 3 inches of oil and heat it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a bowl, combine ketchup, water, sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, and soy sauces (light and dark). Stir well and set aside for later.
- Drop the prepared chicken pieces gently into the hot oil, one at a time. Work in batches if needed so the pan isn’t too crowded. Fry for about 4 to 5 minutes, then take them out. Let them rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Heat the oil back to 375°F, and fry the chicken a second time for 5 to 6 minutes until it’s crispy and golden. Let them drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Over medium heat, add a dash of oil to a wok or big pan. Toss the white onion slices into the hot oil and cook for 10 or 15 seconds until fragrant. Pour the sauce mix in, turn the heat to medium-high, and keep stirring until it thickens and turns glossy.
- Toss the crispy fried chicken into the hot sauce, making sure every piece gets nicely coated. Serve it right away over steamed rice or fried rice. Add sesame seeds and green onion tops for a final touch.
Notes
- Ensure to fry the chicken in batches to maintain the oil temperature.
- This dish can be served with steamed or fried rice.
- Garnish with additional sesame seeds and green onion for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg