Crispy Sesame Chicken
Whether it's a family dinner, casual gathering, or special celebration, crispy sesame chicken is always a hit. It’s simple to make and pairs well with various sides, making it an easy choice for any event.
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 3 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch
- 10 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp garlic salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 3 chicken breast fillets chopped into bite-size chunks
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp of sesame oil as an option - you could even leave it out and sprinkle with plenty of sesame seeds at the end if you would like.
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar of Chinese rice vinegar will work too
- 2 tbsp honey
- Depending on the brand and how spicy you like it 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce uses more or less
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
To Serve:
- Boiled rice
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Small bunch spring onions/scallions chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a wok or a large frying pan until it is very hot. Place the egg in one shallow bowl and the cornflour in another shallow bowl whereas the oil heats. Add flour, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and paprika to another shallow bowl and stir well.
- Dry the chicken in the cornflour, then dip it in the egg (make sure all the chicken is covered in the egg wash) and finally add it to the seasoned flour. Add to the wok and cook over high heat for 6-7 mins, turning two or three times during cooking, just until browned. You might have to cook in two batches (I find that I can do it in one batch as long as there are no more than three chicken breasts). Remove from oven and place in a bowl lined with the kitchen towels.
- Add all the sauce ingredients to the hot wok, stir and bubble over high heat until around a third of the sauce is reduced (it'll take 3 minutes). Return the chicken and add the sauce to the coat. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the heat off and divide it between four bowls. Start serving with boiled rice and top with sesame seed and spring onions.
Notes
- Double these ingredients, if you like extra sauce, instead of just coating the chicken.