Jul 09 2026
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Sesame Chicken Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Make Sesame Chicken Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Marinade

Chicken

Garnish

Method

Marinade Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Marinade Ingredients

    In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate Chicken

    Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.

Coating and Cooking Chicken

  1. 3

    Prepare Coating

    In a shallow dish, place the cornstarch. In another bowl, beat the egg.

  2. 4

    Coat Chicken

    Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dip each piece first into the egg and then coat thoroughly with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.

  3. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 6

    Fry Chicken

    Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Final Assembly

  1. 7

    Serve and Garnish

    Transfer the fried chicken to a serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

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