Sesame Chicken Recipe
Crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet sesame sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Coat the Chicken
Dredge each piece of chicken in cornstarch until fully coated.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
- 5
Combine Chicken and Sauce
In the skillet, pour the sauce over the fried chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Garnish
Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the top before serving.
