Chinese Sesame Chicken with Sticky Garlic Sauce
Chinese Sesame Chicken with Sticky Garlic Sauce
Quick Overview
Sesame Chicken is a popular Chinese-inspired dish made with crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory garlic sauce, finished with toasted sesame seeds. It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for serving with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Main:
- Chicken breast or thighs
- Cornstarch
- Egg
Flavor base:
- Soy sauce
- Garlic
- Honey or sugar
- Rice vinegar
Optional:
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
- Broccoli
Preparing the Chicken
For crispy texture:
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces
- Dip into beaten egg
- Coat evenly with cornstarch
Fry until golden brown and crunchy.
Making the Garlic Sauce
Simple combination:
- Soy sauce
- Honey or sugar
- Garlic
- Rice vinegar
- Small amount of cornstarch mixed with water
Heat gently until thick and glossy.
Cooking the Dish
- Fry chicken until crispy
- Remove excess oil from the pan
- Pour in the sauce
- Add chicken back and toss evenly
Cook briefly until fully coated.
Final Step
Top with:
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Serve hot with:
- White rice
- Fried rice
- Stir-fried vegetables
Final Result
This dish offers:
- 🍗 Crispy chicken texture
- 🧄 Rich garlic flavor
- ✨ Sticky sweet-savory glaze
- 🌱 Toasted sesame finish
