Forget takeout and make sesame chicken at home in under 30 minutes! Bite-sized pieces of tender chicken and sesame seeds are coated in a silky smooth, savory-sweet sauce that you won't be able to get enough of.
Make the sauce. Whisk together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, garlic powder, rice vinegar, honey, sweet chili sauce, ketchup, and ginger. Whisk together the cornstarch and the water, and then whisk the cornstarch mixture into the rest of the sauce. Set aside.
Dredge the chicken. Whisk together the eggs and water in one bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. One handful at a time, coat the chicken pieces in the egg and then toss them in the cornstarch mixture to coat. Arrange the coated chicken pieces on a plate while you dredge the remaining chicken.
Fry the chicken. Heat about ¼ inch of oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet until it begins to shimmer. Add the dredged chicken to the oil, being sure to break the chicken pieces apart from one another. Saute the chicken until it is cooked through and browned on all sides. Do not crowd the pan. Fry in batches if needed.
Add the sauce. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the sesame seeds.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.