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If you are Chinese food takeout lover just like me then this easy sesame chicken is going to be on your favorite list. This recipe is very easy to make and under 30 mins you can fix the dinner.


Toss the crispy fried chicken in sticky sesame chicken sauce and serve immediately with rice/noodles/salad of soup of your choice.


This recipe of crispy sesame chicken is is so much better just like this General Tso's Cauliflower, Bang Bang Chicken, Cashew Chicken,  Mongolian Chicken,  Kung Pao Chicken,  Kung Pao Cauliflower,  Black Pepper Chicken.

Easy Sesame Chicken

Sesame Chicken Ingredients:

• Chicken:  Use boneless chicken or boneless thigh pieces,cut into 1 inch chunks.

• Sesame Chicken Sauce:  Mix together Soy Sauce,vinegar,sesame oil,cornstarch,brown sugar,water,red pepper flakes,garlic powder and sweet chili sauce.

Sesame Chicken Variations:

• Baked Sesame Chicken:   Just dredge the chicken pieces in salt,eggs,flour and arrange on a parchment paper,further baking at 375 degree F for 12 to 15 minutes or till the chicken is cooked well then add to the sesame chicken sauce.

• Honey Sesame Chicken:   Instead of brown sugar add honey to the sauce mix.

• Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry:   Instead of breading the chicken and frying it,just saute onion and garlic in some sesame oil/vegetable oil, add veggies of your choice and then add the sauce mix.Cook it and finally add the chicken pieces,mix well and cook till all the sauce is used and most of it is dried up.

• Spicy Crispy Sesame Chicken:   Add more quantity of red pepper flakes in the sauce mix to make it spicy. Also you can add sriracha to the sauce mix if you want.

What is Sesame Chicken Sauce made of?

The amazing sweet,sour and little spicy sesame chicken sauce is made by mixing together soy sauce,white vinegar,brown sugar,water,cornstarch,sesame oil,sweet chili sauce,red pepper flakes,garlic powder and black pepper powder.


Just mix well the ingredients and give a boil to slightly reduce this sauce till you get the desired texture and thickness.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is Chinese Sesame Chicken made out of?

2. What to serve with this Sesame Chicken ?

3. Can you reheat Sesame Chicken?

4. What is the difference between  Sesame Chicken and General Tso's Chicken?

5. How many calories in sesame chicken?

Tip's to make the best crispy sesame chicken:

• Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken pieces.

• To make the sauce spicy for your liking you can add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.

• If you want to skip brown sugar then you can add honey instead to the sauce.

• Cold soda is the key to make the crispy fried chicken.

• You can make the sauce ahead and refrigerate it till you want to make the recipe too.

• You can also use air fryer to fry the chicken but the fried chicken tastes amazing.

• If the batter is thick add little more soda to loosen up the batter.

How do you make Sesame Chicken from scratch?

Step1:   Make the sesame chicken sauce as shown above.


Step2:   In a bowl add egg,sesame oil and whisk well.
Add chicken,salt,black pepper powder,flour,cornstarch and last chilled soda.


Mix well to coat the chicken pieces.


Step3:    Heat oil in a pan,add the chicken pieces in batches and fry till crisp.


Drain them on kitchen tissue paper.


Step4:     Add sauce to a pan and let it boil for few seconds,then add the fried chicken pieces.


Mix to coat the chicken pieces well with the sauce.


Finally garnish with sesame seeds and serve with rice or noodles.