Crispy Crunchy Sesame Chicken: 5 Secrets to the Perfect Bite!
This ultra-crunchy and crispy sesame chicken is better than takeout. Serve it with a tangy sweet and sour dipping sauce for a perfect bite every time!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts sliced into 2" long pieces
- as needed peanut or vegetable oil for frying
- to taste jasmine rice for serving
Sesame Chicken Batter
- 0.5 cup self-rising flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 3 ounce sesame seeds
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 0.5 cup filtered water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 0.33 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat your oil to 375 degrees. Use a candy thermometer to monitor and adjust the heat as needed, throughout the process as it will fluctuate.
- Prepare a baking sheet or cooling rack lined with layers of paper towels beside the frying pan for placing the cooked chicken when finished.
Batter & Fry Chicken
- Make the batter by mixing together all batter ingredients in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Dip chunks of chicken in the batter, ensuring full coverage, then place into the oil. Fry for 5-6 minutes, making sure to get even browning on all sides.
Sweet & Sour Sauce
- To make the sweet and sour sauce, put a small saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar, vinegar, and water to the pan. Stir and allow to cook until the sugar is dissolved.
- In a small dish, whisk together the ketchup and cornstarch until combined. Add this to the sugar mixture. Whisk well to combine, bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Notes
Enjoy this crispy chicken with warm, tangy sweet and sour sauce alongside jasmine rice for a complete meal!