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Baked chicken teriyaki wings with rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Crispy Sesame Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2
Calories 434 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Chicken:

  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 chicken breast cut into bite-size chunks
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For The Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds plus more for optional garnish
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch for thickening slurry

For Garnish:

  • Green onions sliced, optional

Instructions
 

Cook The Chicken:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and pinch of salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
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  • Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, then dip in the beaten eggs, then return to the flour mixture for a second coat.
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  • Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for 3–5 minutes, turning for even color, until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Do not overcrowd the pan.
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  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or rack to drain off excess oil.

Make The Sauce:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sesame oil, sesame seeds, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, and honey. Stir to combine.
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  • In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoons cold water. Stir the slurry into the sauce.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to low. Simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened and glossy, about 2-3 minutes.

Assemble And Serve The Dish:

  • Add the fried chicken pieces to the hot sauce in the pan. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Garnish with extra sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 34gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1270mgFiber: 1g
Keyword crispy sesame chicken, smoked whole chicken
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