Crispy Sesame Chicken

Name: Crispy Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs; Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 Tablespoon minced garlic; 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 1 Tablespoon sesame oil; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 Tablespoon corn starch, mixed with 2 Tablespoons water; Sesame seeds, for serving

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

This crispy sesame chicken is the takeout-style version you've been craving, starring tender chicken thigh pieces coated in a Panko crust, deep-fried until shatteringly crispy, then tossed in a homemade sesame sauce that's both sweet and tangy in every bite. Baked instructions included in the notes.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:25:52 GMT