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Crispy Sesame Chicken and Fried Rice

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A delicious homemade version of crispy sesame chicken served with savory fried rice. Crunchy chicken bites are coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce, paired with egg-fried rice full of vegetables for a comforting, takeout-style meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch (for coating)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten (for fried rice)
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (for fried rice)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (for fried rice)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Coat each piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then roll in cornstarch.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  4. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame oil. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Add cornstarch slurry to sauce and stir until glossy and thick.
  6. Toss fried chicken in the sauce until well coated. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
  7. For fried rice, heat vegetable oil in a wok or pan. Scramble eggs, then remove and set aside.
  8. Sauté carrots and peas until tender. Add cooked rice and stir-fry with soy sauce and sesame oil.
  9. Return scrambled eggs to the pan and mix in sliced green onions.
  10. Serve crispy sesame chicken over fried rice.

Notes

  • Double-coat chicken in cornstarch for extra crispiness.
  • Use day-old rice to prevent clumping in fried rice.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat chicken in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
  • Customize with tofu or shrimp and extra veggies like bell peppers or broccoli.

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