Crispy Sesame Chicken – Quick and Easy Recipes You’ll Crave Again
If you're anything like me, you know the sudden craving for crispy, sweet, and just slightly sticky chicken that hits somewhere between 5 p.m. and total dinner panic. This Crispy Sesame Chicken? It hits that craving spot on the nose. We’re not doing any high-flying chef stuff here—just good old pantry magic and a hot skillet. And no, you don’t need a deep fryer. Or a wok. Or a culinary degree. What you *do* need is a bowl, a bit of cornstarch, and the willingness to get your hands (and maybe your stove) a little messy. You’ll walk away with golden bites of juicy chicken coated in a homemade sesame glaze that’s somewhere between a hug and a punch of flavor. It’s fast, it’s easy, and I promise it’s better than takeout. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner, an air fryer experiment gone deliciously right, or something to impress your partner after you burned the last frozen pizza—this recipe’s a keeper. Ready to cook? Let’s go.
- Time: 35 min
- Servings: 4
Source: Lila Cooks
Ingredients
- pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- cornstarch
- flour
- teaspoon kosher salt
- teaspoon ground black pepper
- eggs, beaten
- tablespoons vegetable oil
- tablespoon sesame oil
- teaspoon minced garlic
- teaspoon minced ginger
- low sodium soy sauce
- sugar
- tablespoon rice vinegar
- tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- tablespoon sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions for garnish