This Asian Crispy Sesame Chicken is a delicious homemade alternative to that naughty takeaway!
I think I need to get me some bees.
The amount of honey we go through on toast (Gracey's obsession) and in cooking makes we wonder why we don't have a honey store like Winnie the Pooh!Ā Honey filled Breakfast lollies, sticky Asian Pork Belly, balsamic-honey salad dressings., Asian Ribs, Sticky Pork Belly Burger,Ā Chinese Crispy Chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce, Chris even uses it in his Chilli Con Carne just install a honey-line into my house and let's be done with it.
This crispy sesame chicken is another one for the honey archives. Sweet, salty, crispy, sticky and a little bit spicy - it covers all the bases for one of these meals that everyone polishes off. Not a scrap left.
Even while photographing this one I caught Chris hovering over the pan that had a few pieces of chicken still in it - waiting till I wasn't looking so he could sneak a few pieces!
I let him off with the proviso that he fed me a piece too whilst I was snapping away.
I love this as an alternative to the Friday night takeaway. Can't deny it's not the healthiest meal - with the honey and brown sugar, and of course a little oil to crisp up that chicken - but it's still way better than take-out. I serve mine with some steamed brocolli and sugar snap peas to just boost the health factor.
One thing I should say is that this isn't a copycat recipe. I know sesame chicken is popular at Chinese takeout restaurants in the US, but it's not something we really see on Chinese menus in the UK. I've never tasted the US version, so I can't say it tastes anything like it.
It's bloomin' good though!
Equipment:
In order to make this Sesame Chicken recipe you will need:
- A good Kitchen knife.Ā In the video I use my Leiths knife however I have recently bought this Dalstrong one and love it.
- Chopping Board
- Shallow White Bowls
- Measuring Jug
- Fying Pan/Skillet or a Wok.
- Wooden or Silicon Coated Spoons.Ā We have just bought these and love them.
- A nice set of bowls to serve in.Ā Something like these blue Bowls are really nice to serve in.
- Some Chopsticks for when you feel confidentĀ š
TheĀ Crispy Sesame Chicken with a Sticky Asian Sauce Recipe:
Crispy Sesame Chicken with a Sticky Asian Sauce
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 eggs - lightly beaten
- 3 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 10 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
- Ā½ tsp salt
- Ā½ tsp pepper
- Ā½ tsp garlic salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 3 chicken breast fillets - chopped into bite-size chunks
Sauce: *
- 1 tbsp sesame oil - optional - you can leave out and just sprinkle with plenty of sesame seeds at the end if you prefer
- 2 cloves garlic - peeled and minced
- 1 tbsp Chinese rice vinegar - white wine vinegar will work too
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce - use more or less depending on the brand and how spicy you like it
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
To Serve:
- Boiled rice
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Small bunch spring onions/scallions - chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan until very hot.
- Whilst the oil is heating, place the egg in one shallow bowl and the cornflour in another shallow bowl. Add the flour, salt, pepper, garlic salt and paprika to another shallow bowl and mix together.
- Dredge the chicken in the cornflour, then dip in the egg (make sure all of the chicken is covered in egg wash), and finally dredge it in the seasoned flour. Add to the wok and cook on a high heat for 6-7 minutes, turning two or three times during cooking, until well browned. You may need to cook in two batches (I find I can do it in one batch so long as it's no more than 3 chicken breasts). Remove from the pan and place in a bowl lined with kitchen towels.
- Add all of the sauce ingredients to the hot wok, stir and bubble on a high heat until the sauce reduces by about a third (should take 2-3 minutes). Add the chicken back in and toss in the sauce to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and divide between four bowls. Serve with boiled rice and top with sesame seeds and spring onions.
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Sara says
I just made this and itās probably one of the best Asian recipes Iāve found online. The cornstarch didnāt necessarily feel needed for breading but the sauce was outrageously perfect. I added a little extra soy sauce but that was it!
Nicole says
Dear god this is delicious. I made this for my family for dinner tonight and my dad told me it was the type of dish you tell your friends to go eat in a restaurant! The moment I took a bite of it, the flavor, the texture, the fireworks my mouth experienced! 10/10 recommend, I will be saving this recipe for future use!
nico says
Everything about this dish is bang on!
Does anyone else really love the feel of the chicken once coated in the cornflour? Hahahah
Cassandra U says
This recipe is amazing! I am new to cooking, but I wanted to make one of my favorite dishes. This was perfect and impressed everyone! Iām already being asked when I can make this again! Thank you!
Leo Peters says
Omg this was delicious! Totally recommend this recipe! Fun to cook, and amazing taste.
Sarah says
This was so good! The only small difference I made was that I spooned the sauce over the chicken and rice after plating - we like the chicken as crispy as possible š
Sarah says
Just devine!! Also switched the chicken for salmon, just as nicešš¼šš¼
Jacinta Carroll says
We have a food fussy teen and we get her to search for recipes she'd like to eat at the weekend - just to try something new. She chose this crispy sesame chicken recipe and it went down an absolute treat with the whole family. Thank you - we'll be back for more recipe ideas! šš„°
Veronica G says
Made this for my mother and younger brother. Thought it would be a nice try outside of the normal barbecue chicken and chicken tender we would normally have in our house. It's now a regular recipe in our house and they always ask for it!
Becca says
Super delicious!! My whole family (youngest age 9) loved this! I will definitely be making this again soon! Two things, 1. I didn't have cornmeal so I didn't use it. 2. I used Thai Chili Garlic Paste because that's what I had on hand. It really felt like I got this meal from a restaurant. Thank you!