Reasons this sesame chicken is better than the takeout version
Chicken breast– boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces. You can also use chicken thighs if that’s what you have in hand. Eggs- I full egg and one egg white. To make a wet marinade for the chicken before dipping them into the cornstarch mix. Egg also helps to moisten the chicken after frying. Soy sauce- To season the chicken Cornstarch, flour, baking powder– For dry coating the chicken pieces. A mix of cornstarch and flour makes the coating crispy and light. Garlic – minced garlic. Toasted sesame seeds
Honey Sesame sauce
Soy sauce Tomato ketchup Honey Brown sugar Rice vinegar Sriracha
It’s a versatile recipe and you can easily bulk it up by adding veggies like blanched broccoli, bell pepper, snow peas, etc. The sauce is a perfect balance of sweetness and salt with the right hint of spice. However, you can adjust the sauce as per taste.
