Crispy Baked Sesame Chicken

Ditch the deep-fryer and whip up a takeout-inspired recipe for Crispy Baked Sesame Chicken made with just a few simple ingredients.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Trim any fat from the chicken thighs/breast and cut them into bite size pieces.

Step 2

Add flour, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a zip-lock bag. Add the chicken, press out any air and seal the bag. Shake until the chicken pieces are coated on all sides

Step 3

In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs. In another dish, ass the breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Remove the chicken pieces from the bag and shake of any excess flour.

Step 5

Dip the chicken in eggs, shake of any access, then dip it in breadcrumbs making sure to coat it on all sides.

Step 6

Repeat the coating process (in eggs again, and then in breadcrumbs)

Step 7

Add your preferred oil for cooking to a pan and bring it up to heat over medium. See if the oil is hot enough by dropping in some breadcrumbs.

Step 8

Put the chicken in the pan, making sure to turn the pieces when it starts to go golden brown

Step 9

In a small saucepan set over medium-low heat, add the vegetable oil and minced garlic. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden brown and fragrant.

Step 10

Whisk in the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar), sesame oil and brown sugar. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.

Step 11

Wisk in the cornstarch/water micture and boil until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of the spoon.

Step 12

Pour the sauce in the pan with chicken and stir until all chicken is coated.

Step 13

Garnish with sesame seeds and serve