Name: Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 8 oz. (250 g) boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into strips; oil, for deep-frying; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; white sesame seeds, for garnishing; 1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour, sifted; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 egg white; 1/3 cup (80 ml) cold water; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Chinese rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 4 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons corn starch; 1/3 cup (80 ml) water

This is the best Sesame Chicken recipe with crispy chicken in sweet and savory sesame chicken sauce. It tastes just like Chinese restaurants and takes only 20 mins to make. Serve the chicken with steamed rice for an authentic homemade Chinese meal.

Sesame chicken with sesame sauce and sesame seeds.

Sesame Chicken Recipe

What is Sesame Chicken?

It’s one of the most popular Chinese recipes found in Chinese restaurants and takeouts in the United States.

Everyone loves this deep-fried and crispy chicken coated with a sweet and savory sesame sauce.

Garnished with white sesame seeds, the crispy chicken and sauce pairs perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice.

This is the BEST recipe you will find online! It’s easy, authentic and tastes the same, if not better than Chinese restaurants!

Sesame chicken ready to serve in a Chinese bowl.

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Sesame Chicken Sauce

The sweet and savory sesame sauce is the star of the dish. It calls for the following ingredients:

Soy sauce
Rice vinegar
Sugar
Cornstarch
Water

How to Make Sesame Chicken?

It’s very easy to make the dish at home. First, prep the chicken, frying batter and the sauce.

Next, coat the chicken with the batter and deep fry. The final step is to make the sauce and coat the chicken with it.

This homemade recipe is very easy and fail-proof and takes less than 20 minutes to make.

Cook’s Tips

For the best results that is the same as the best Chinese restaurants, please follow my cooking tips below:

For the crispiest chicken, follow my batter recipe and coat the chicken evenly. The frying batter produces crispy, light and airy chicken. Shake off the excess batter before deep frying the chicken.
Use chicken breast meat for the best flavor.
Do not drown the chicken with too much sesame sauce. Too much sauce will make the chicken soggy and not crispy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sesame Chicken the Same As General Tso’s Chicken?

General Tso’s Chicken is a completely different dish with a spicy and dark sauce.

Sesame sauce is sweet and savory in taste but not spicy. Both dishes are equally delicious!

The best sesame chicken recipe with crispy chicken and sesame chicken sauce.

Can I Use Air Fryer for This Recipe?

For the best results, you should deep-fry the chicken. However, you can use an air fryer to air fry the chicken.

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 304 calories per serving.

What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?

This meal is best served with steamed rice or noodles. For a wholesome Chinese meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

How to Cook Sesame Chicken?

Please refer to the recipe card and video for detailed step-by-step method on how to make this recipe.

Yield: 4 people

Sesame Chicken

Sesame Chicken - easy, healthy and homemade Chinese Sesame Chicken recipe with sesame sauce. This is the BEST recipe you'll find online and tastes just like takeout restaurants.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

8 oz. (250 g) boneless and skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
oil, for deep-frying
2 tablespoons oil
1 clove garlic, minced
white sesame seeds, for garnishing

Frying Batter:

1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg white
1/3 cup (80 ml) cold water
1 tablespoon oil
1 pinch salt

Sauce:

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons corn starch
1/3 cup (80 ml) water

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients in the Sauce until well combined. Set aside.
Mix all the ingredients in Frying Batter in a bowl until well combined, stir a few times to make sure there are no lumps and the batter is smooth. Add the chicken into the batter, stir to evenly coat with the batter.
Heat 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) of the oil in a wok or a stockpot to 350°F (175°C) for deep-frying. Gently drop the chicken into the oil and loosen them up immediately with a spatula to prevent the chicken from clumping together. Deep-fry the chicken to golden brown. Remove the chicken from the oil with a strainer or slotted spoon, draining the excess oil by laying the chicken on a dish lined with paper towels. Discard the oil.
Heat up 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic before adding the Sauce.
As soon as the Sauce thickens, add the fried chicken into the wok or skillet. Stir continuously until all the ingredients are well coated with the sauce. Dish out, garnish with the white sesame, and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Notes

Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.

My batter is very thick because it will make the chicken extra crispy, even after adding the sauce. If it's too thick to work with, add 1-2 tablespoons water to loosen it up.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size

4 people
Amount Per Serving Calories 304Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 36mgSodium 595mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 1gSugar 12gProtein 15g

Comments

Stephanie

April 04, 2022 at 6:36 am

I made this last night and it was fantastic! Tastes exactly like the takeout version, if not better. I can’t wait to try your General Tso’s recipe too!

- Rasa Malaysia
  
  April 07, 2022 at 6:19 am
  
  Yes please try more recipes on my site! :)
  
Leslie

January 26, 2022 at 2:07 pm

Can I use regular vinegar instead??

- Rasa Malaysia
  
  February 19, 2022 at 5:24 pm
  
  Yes.
  
Bon

January 07, 2022 at 4:47 pm

Yep! This was absolutely amazing. The best sesame chicken we have ever had! I tripled the recipe, and cooked the chicken in 3 batches. Served with hibachi noodles and steamed broccoli. Thank you for your amazing recipes. 💜

- Admin
  
  January 08, 2022 at 7:51 pm
  
  Thanks.
  
Pat Cole

October 13, 2021 at 4:11 am

One of my favorite go to recipes. So easy and perfect every time. My grandchildren join in,one making the sauce and one making the batter, they love it and never fail to clear their plate x thank you

- Rasa Malaysia
  
  October 13, 2021 at 6:44 am
  
  Thanks Pat.
  
Eva Carter

August 07, 2021 at 5:37 pm

What a great meal. Served with rice and fresh broccoli. Everyone liked it very much and easy to make! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. Blessings to you!

- Admin
  
  August 07, 2021 at 10:56 pm
  
  Thanks.
  
Jessica

August 07, 2021 at 2:22 pm

One of the best make at home Chinese recipes I’ve made!! I follow the recipe as is, except I substitute tofu for chicken. I also make extra sauce and use it to make fried rice!

- Admin
  
  August 07, 2021 at 10:56 pm
  
  Thanks.
  
cndmum

June 15, 2021 at 6:07 pm

This batter is by far the best we have tried! Love the recipes!

- Admin
  
  June 15, 2021 at 8:45 pm
  
  Thanks for your support!
  
- Narma
  
  September 04, 2021 at 3:03 pm
  
  Made it with ping only superior quality and also extra ping sauce. Can be mild to wild. Sometime Ron likes it ok and others do as much as needed. Lots of crunch and seeds are beleaguered.
  
Sarah

June 13, 2021 at 3:41 pm

I just made it. Very good! Thank you for the recipe.

Abby

June 07, 2021 at 6:15 pm

Love this recipe! The batter recipe is just perfect to use for other recipes as well :) thank you!

- Admin
  
  June 07, 2021 at 10:38 pm
  
  Thanks.