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Better Than Takeout Sesame Chicken
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Better Than Takeout Sesame Chicken Recipe

There's no need to order out! This better than takeout sesame chicken is ready to go in a little over an hour!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 647kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp red chili paste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water or tapioca flour

For the Chicken

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" chunks
  • 1 cup cornstarch or tapioca flour
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 cup vegetable oil

Garnish

  • 1 tbsp raw or toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees, lightly spray a 9x13 inch glass pan, set aside.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl (or a 2 c. measuring cup), whisk together the chicken broth, honey, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, garlic powder and ground ginger, set aside.
  • Place the cubes of chicken into a bowl with the whisked eggs, toss the chicken (taking care to let the egg drip off it) into a large ziplock bag full of the cornstarch. Zip and shake until evenly coated.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan or dutch oven. Working in batches (3-4), add the chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 1-2 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Add the fried chicken to the prepared 9x13 pan. Whisk together a slurry of 1 tbsp. of cornstarch and 1 tbsp. of water, add to the sauce and then pour over the chicken. Place in the oven and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so. Remove and sprinkle with sesame seeds, serve immediately. Garnish with slices of green onion if desired.

Notes

-This dish is best baked to help develop the flavor of the sauce, to thicken it and to make the chicken nice and tender. If you're in a time crunch, you can fry the chicken and heat the sauce (with the cornstarch and water) in a small saucepan until thick, then pour over the chicken and eat immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4serving | Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 793mg | Potassium: 968mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 5mg