Crispiest sesame chicken 🥵

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken Breast (cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 1/2 cup Cornstarch (for batter)
• 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (for batter)
• 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (light or regular)
• 1/4 tsp White Pepper (ground)
• 1 Egg White (large egg white, beaten)
• 2 Tbsp Water (cold)
• 3 cups Vegetable Oil (for deep‑frying, neutral oil with high smoke point)
• 3 Tbsp Honey
• 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (for sauce)
• 2 Tbsp Ketchup
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil (toasted sesame oil)
• 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• 1 Tbsp Shaoxing Wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic (grated)
• 2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds (toasted)

Instructions

1. Make the Batter

   In a mixing bowl combine the chicken pieces, cornstarch, flour, soy sauce, white pepper, egg white and cold water. Whisk until the coating is a thin, smooth batter that just clings to the chicken.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat the Oil

   Pour vegetable oil into the deep‑frying pot to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat over medium‑high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

3. First Fry the Chicken

   Working in batches, carefully lower the battered chicken into the hot oil. Fry for 3–4 minutes, or until the coating is light golden and the chicken is about 70% cooked through.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

4. Drain and Rest

   Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to the paper‑towel‑lined plate. Let rest for 2 minutes while you finish the remaining batches.

   Time: PT2M

5. Optional Double‑Fry for Extra Crispness

   Re‑heat the oil to 350°F (175°C) again. Return the fried chicken pieces to the oil and fry for an additional 2–3 minutes until deep golden and crisp.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

6. Prepare the Sesame Sauce

   In a saucepan combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, brown sugar, Shaoxing wine, rice vinegar and grated garlic. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 2–3 minutes).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

7. Combine Chicken and Sauce

   Add the fried chicken pieces to the saucepan. Toss quickly to coat every piece evenly. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top and give a final gentle toss.

   Time: PT3M

8. Serve

   Transfer the sesame‑coated chicken to a serving platter. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

20g

Fiber

1g