This sesame chicken recipe is healthier than most deep-fried chicken recipes you may find at Chinese restaurants. What could be better than homemade chicken goodness with a healthy serving of sesame udon noodles right now? Making a meal from scratch is much more satisfying than ordering takeout. This post will show you how to make sesame chicken using my foolproof, neat, easy method! And like I said, it’s better than takeout! Oh, and I can’t forget… The delectable sesame sauce that gets slathered on the chicken is so good and easy to make, too. You might already have most of the ingredients for the sauce in your pantry. It includes pantry staples like sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame seeds. Basically, this Crispy Sesame Chicken is all good things we love about a fuss-free weeknight dinner:
Easy to make Ultra flavorful Saucy, crispy, crunchy, yummy Healthyish Protein-rich It can be used for rice bowls or sliced for salads (hello, Chopped Chicken Salad!)
Some of my other takeout favorites to make at home are my Easy Mongolian Beef, Healthy Orange Chicken, and Weeknight Cashew Chicken Stir Fry.
Chicken tenders, chicken cutlets, or chicken thighs Flour Eggs Panko Breadcrumbs Sesame Seeds Salt and Pepper
You’ll bake until the chicken is golden brown, coat it in the sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. The result? Tasty, super easy, crispy sesame chicken yumminess ready to be enjoyed! Use this foolproof method for the perfect results whenever you’re breading chicken. (For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card below)