This easy Sesame Chicken Recipe combines pieces of battered, crispy fried chicken with an eight-ingredient sesame sauce with sweet and salty flavors and just a hint of spice. It is so simple to prepare and tastes so much better than takeout. Enjoy it garnished with thinly sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds. Serve this tasty protein-filled dish over quinoa or brown rice.
What is Sesame Chicken
Sesame chicken is tender chunks of chicken dipped in eggs and cornstarch and fried up crispy, then tossed in a sweet and salty sauce. Indulge in this mouthwatering homemade sesame chicken that is easy to make and bursting with flavor. Your taste buds will thank you.
Do you like Chinese? We love it. Most Asian dishes are easy to prepare once you learn just a few tricks to the trade. This Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe is one of my favorites, and it has incredible flavor. If you like this recipe, try my shrimp fried rice, chicken chow mein, and sweet and sour pork.
Sesame Chicken Ingredients
For the chicken
For the sauce
How to make Sesame Chicken Recipe
Start by beating the eggs, cornstarch, salt, and pepper together. Then add the chicken and stir to combine. Let it sit for a few minutes while you heat several inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a heavy pot or Dutch Oven. Once the vegetable oil is hot, fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches and move to paper towels to drain.
Meanwhile, in a large dry skillet over medium-high heat, add the sesame seeds and cook until lightly toasted, shaking the skillet several times. Remove the sesame seeds into a small bowl.
In the same skillet, heat a little olive oil over low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, brown sugar, ketchup, and chili sauce. Simmer while you finish pan-frying the chicken. Mix the cornstarch with the water, whisk into the sauce mixture, and cook until thickened.
Add the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to combine with the sauce and garnish with the green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve over rice or Chinese noodles.
Recipe Tips
- Lots of my readers love lots of sauce. If you are one of these people, double the ingredients for the sauce.
- This Sesame Chicken Recipe has a hint of spice, but the honey makes it very mellow. If in doubt, add the chili sauce very slowly and taste. Your taste buds will tell you when to stop.
- This recipe is best served right away. If, for some reason, you get held up, don’t combine the sauce and chicken. Save that part until right before you sit down at the table.
- If the sauce sits too long and gets too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time until the desired thickness.
- Take a few minutes and toast the sesame seeds. It is well worth the effort.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for the chicken breasts. They are just as delicious.
- Sambal oelek is a fresh ground chili paste found in the Asian food section of your local grocery store. It is pretty spicy, but when paired with other ingredients like soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar, it tames it, and the overall taste is very flavorful and satisfying. Store in the refrigerator for up to two months or freeze in small containers for up to six months.
What to serve with Sesame Chicken
I like to serve this sesame chicken with brown or white rice, or Chinese noodles like ramen. Sometimes, I include an appetizer like crab rangoon or Japanese dumplings. Or something lighter like Asian cucumber salad or Asian chopped salad.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power. The chicken will not stay crispy but will still have fantastic flavor.
To freeze, first cool it completely, then store it in a freezer-safe container and freeze it for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power. Again, the chicken will not stay crispy, but it will still have fantastic flavor.
Other Asian Recipes that you will love!
Sesame Chicken
This easy Sesame Chicken Recipe combines pieces of battered crispy fried chicken with an easy eight-ingredient sauce that has both sweet and salty flavors with just a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Main Meal
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into bite size pieces
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- vegetable oil or canola oil for frying
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce (sambal oelek)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 green onions sliced thin
Instructions
- Beat the eggs, cornstarch, salt, and pepper together. Add the chicken and stir to combine. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a heavy pot or Dutch Oven. Once the oil reaches 350 degrees, fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy. Move to paper to towels to drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large dry skillet over medium-high heat, add the sesame seeds and cook until lightly toasted, shaking the skillet several times. Remove the sesame seeds into a small bowl.
- In the same skillet, heat a little olive oil over low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, brown sugar, ketchup, and chili sauce. Mix the cornstarch with the water and whisk into the sauce mixture and cook until thickened.
- Add the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to combine with the sauce and garnish with the scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve over rice or Chinese noodles.
Notes
- Lots of my readers love lots of sauce. If you are one of these people, double the ingredients for the sauce.
- This Sesame Chicken Recipe has a hint of spice to it, but the honey makes it very mellow. If in doubt, add the chili sauce very slowly and taste. Your taste buds will tell you when to stop.
- This recipe is best served right away. If, for some reason, you get held up, don’t combine the sauce and chicken. Save that part until right before you sit down at the table.
- If the sauce sits too long and gets too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time until the desired thickness.
- Take a few minutes and toast the sesame seeds. It is well worth the effort.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for the chicken breasts. They are just as delicious.
- Sambal oelek is ground fresh chili paste, which can be found in the Asian food section of your local grocery store. It is quite spicy, but when paired with other ingredients like soy sauce, honey, and brown sugar, it really tames it, and the overall taste is very flavorful and satisfying. Store for up to two months in the refrigerator or freeze in small containers for up to six months.
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Kinsley W
Wow, thanks for the recipe! I thought it might be good since it looked so yummy but it was outstanding. It was so much better than my go-to Chinese restaurant. You always have the best recipes!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Kinsley!
Angelica S
My kids love when we make Chinese at home. This is a great and easy recipe to follow. So flavorful and I like it better when I can control all the ingredients.
Beth Pierce
Me too, Angelica!
Jackie
So much better than takeout. This is on regular rotation at our house! Be sure to toast the sesame seeds. It really does make a difference. Thanks for so many great recipes over the years, Beth.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Jackie!
Kali
Your Sesame Chicken recipe was so easy and such a delight! The combination of crispy chicken and the flavorful sesame sauce was very satisfying. This will now be a repeat recipe at our house.
Rich L
Oh! I love this sesame chicken! It is delicious! I’ve added it to my recipe book.
Spring F
We are loving this recipe in my house! As always, you directions yield a perfect dish – I did take your advice and made a double batch of the sauce for the sesame chicken.
Beth Pierce
Awesome! I am happy that you love the sesame chicken!
Kendall
Your Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe made my taste buds dance! 💃 I appreciated the step-by-step guide, especially the tip on toasting sesame seeds for that extra flavor kick. I can’t wait to make this again and impress my friends with a homemade Chinese feast. Thanks for sharing your culinary expertise!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Kendall!
Wayne
This is now a favorite recipe of mine. Sesame chicken has always been my go-to. Now I can make it at home and it is so much better. This is going to be on repeat at my house.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Wayne! I am so glad that you like the sesame chicken. We love it too!
Brandy
I love sesame chicken and this recipe is a new favorite of mine. My boyfriend and I just loved the crispy fried chicken and sweet and savory sauce. Thanks for a fabulous recipe.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Brandy!
Marysa
The family loved loved loved it. It is now on regular rotation at this house by the overwhelming majority! Thanks for the great recipe!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Marysa!
Aimee AMALA
Fab recipe, I love anything with sesame seeds in. Super nommy and delicious! Thanks, I will have to make it for my partner and get some brownie points lol.
Kate
The family all really liked this sesame chicken! It was perfect with rice and broccoli.
Jamie
OMG was this is so delicious! So easy to make, and way better than take out!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jamie! So glad that you liked the sesame chicken.
Shelby
This is such an easy and delicious meal that my whole family loves. The sauce is just delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Shelby! So glad that you enjoyed it.
Kathleen
I can’t believe it is this easy to make sesame chicken. No need for carryout anymore when it tastes this good. This is a must make for anyone that loves sweet and sour chicken!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Kathleen! So glad that you liked it.
Jennifer
I think that sesame is underrated but so versatile! It really makes a great pairing with chicken. Yum!
Barbie
Oh my goodness, this is the best sesame chicken recipe. We loved every bite, even the picky eaters.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Barbie! So glad that you liked the chicken recipe.
Kat
The sweet and savory combo is spot-on, and your personal touch, sharing the inspiration behind the recipe, adds a special charm.
Fransic
The best sesame chicken recipe. I think I have made this six times already. It is just that good. Thanks for sharing the recipe, Beth
Beth Pierce
So glad that you like it, Fransic.
Luna
This is one of my favorite dishes to make! It is always so filling and satiating. We usually make cream puffs and dumplings to go with it as well.
Heather
So amazingly crispy. The sauce is just superb! We enjoy this recipe every time.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Heather!
Mary
This is such a great dish! My fave is when it is served alongside veggies like broccoli. It is a must try for any cooking enthusiast.
Steph
Great sesame chicken recipe. The best I have tried to date! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Steph!
Jen Schreiner
I am looking forward to trying this recipe. Seriously, so many good reviews. We love Chinese food, but not all the sodium that comes with it. Can’t wait to try.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jen! Enjoy!
Vonnie
I love this recipe 😋. It’s so flavorful and this is my 2nd time making this dish. My family loves it also. This time I made alot more sauce because we like eating the sauce over the rice.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Vonnie! So glad that you like the sesame chicken recipe. We like lots of sauce too!
Lauren
Followed this recipe exactly as written and doubled the sauce like suggested in the tips. This was absolutely delicious!!! Tasted way better than takeout; that’s not an exaggeration! The sauce was amazing- it had a bit of kick but that can easily be adjusted with less chili sauce. And the chicken was delicious with the light batter. I used boneless skinless chicken thighs. It did take a bit of prep, but was still manageable to be had as a delicious weeknight meal. And now I have lunches for the next few days too.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Lauren! I am so glad that you liked the sesame chicken. It is such a tasty recipe!
Jack
This was delicious! I have tried it before but it has been a while. Reading this one, it made me want to try it again. Thank you for reminding me!
Richard Lowe
Interesting recipe. I like cooking things like this myself, because store-bought stuff like this tends to be loaded with MSG, which gives me terrible headaches.
LisaLisa
Oh, this looks so delicious and easy to make. Sesame Chicken is by far one of my favorite dishes. I think I’ll give this recipe a try.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Lisa! Enjoy!
Rhea
This Sesame Chicken recipe sounds absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The combination of crispy fried chicken and a sweet and salty sauce with a hint of spice is a winning combination. I love how simple and straightforward the recipe is, making it perfect for anyone looking to recreate their favorite Chinese takeout dish at home.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Rhea! I am so glad that you liked the sesame chicken. It is one of our favorites.
Jennifer L Prince
This is my favorite sesame chicken recipe, and better than any takeout I have ever ordered. My sister is always bugging me to make it for her.
khoingn | The Broad Life
I’m watching a chicken restaurant on YT and this article pop-up right away. My menu for today surely has chicken haha.
Marysa
Looks just like when we order out. The sauce looks so amazing and flavorful. Thanks for a great recipe!
Donna
This recipe combines such great flavors. It is one of our favorite dishes and one the family asks for over and over again.
Kristy Bullard
So good! A million times better than any restaurant or take-out! I am allergic to gluten so I used coconut amino’s instead of soy sauce.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Kristy! So glad that you liked it!
Jocelyn @ HipMamasPlace.com
Yum! We love Sesame Chicken in our house! I’m definitely trying this!
Eileen M Loya
My family loves this recipe! It is very similar to General Tso’s chicken dish, but I think yours is better. We added it to our regular rotation.
Andrea
I’m impressed with the creativity and attention to detail in this sesame chicken recipe! The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, and the end result was absolutely delicious.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Andrea! So glad that you liked it!
Lisa Seaton
These sound phenomenal! Do you think they could be made gluten free? I’d LOVE to try making them.
Beth Pierce
I am not sure. Perhaps one of the readers will know more.
Stephanie
I almost always order sesame chicken when dining at a Chinese restaurant. This recipe turned out great – so glad I now know how to make this dish at home.
Beth Pierce
Awesome! Now you upped the game!
Kimberley
This recipe got me so excited. Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to add this to my meal plan of next week and give it a try.
nish
I love sesame on anything, Just a little bit can change the taste so much. I will be sure to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Nish! Enjoy!
Prajakta
My kids love sesame chicken and we order it almost every time we eat outside. This time I made it at home following your recipe and it turned out just perfect. My kids loved it.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! It is always great to hear that the kids loved it!
MELANIE E
This is a dish my mum really loves but I’ve not yet had a chance to try it. It does sound delicious. I need to get the ingredients in. I know I have at least half of the items needed which helps. I can’t wait to try this!!!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Melanie! Enjoy!
Rosey
This Sesame Chicken is always a hit on the dinner table. My family always enjoys this!
Amber
I try to stick with chicken over read meat due to healthy options. I always love trying a new chicken recipe and surprising the kids.
Marysa
This sounds like it could be a household favorite. Such a great dish to know how to make! I’ll have to try your recipe.
Nyxie
This looks amazing and the sauce really makes it for me! I would love something like this right now but we’re on the last legs of our shop and won’t be able to get to do groceries for a while!
Luna S
This is one of my favorite meals to make! I love it when we do an at-home Chinese night. We make this, and some stir-fried beef, potstickers, cream puffs, and sometimes egg rolls along with rice/noodles.
Beth Pierce
Sounds like a great meal. I would love that!
Christian Foremost
This is something I definitely got to try. I always thought recipes like these were so hard, but they’re easier than I thought. Thanks for the guide!
abzstylz
One of my favorite Chinese dish, and such an easy recipe to follow. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome!
Monidipa
Made this tonight. It was delicious and easy! Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie
Yum! This sesame chicken recipe is amazing. The perfect combination of tastes and textures.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Stephanie!
Whitney Stewart
If I didn’t have a recipe for sesame chicken, I certainly do now! It was delicious! Thanks so much for sharing!
SONIA SEIVWRIGHT
I love how golden and crispy this chicken and the sauce was drool-worthy!
Julie
This Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe is amazing! It’s such a clever combination of flavors that evoke the deliciousness of take-out without all the fuss. The perfect balance between sweet, salty, and just a hint of spice make this recipe really stand out. It’s clear from the instructions that you put a lot of thought and care into creating this dish – it looks like an instant classic!
Beth Pierce
Thank you so much, Julie. I am so glad that you like the sesame chicken. I do my best to provide good instructions without going too far. It is a work in progress! Thanks again!
Debbie
This was amazing. My husband absolutely loves sesame chicken takeout, and he gave this recipe 5 stars. Thanks for sharing!
Marysa
I have never made sesame chicken before. It is so flavorful, and your recipe is delicious. It is an easy meal paired with a side of rice in the rice cooker.
Neely Moldovan
WE love to make sesame chicken but haven’t found a recipe we love yet! Your recipe is excellent, and I have recommended it to all my friends.
Bedabrata Chakraborty
I love this dish for its sweet savoury taste. Works great with noodles or even fried rice.
Sonia Seivwright
Love this recipe. The flavour is juicy and looks fantastic.
Ntensibe Edgar
Whew! Look at this beauty of chicken! It looks so well done and I bet, it bangs with my white rice and chapatti! Thanks for sharing about it.
Melanie E
That sounds delicious!!! Sambal oelek is something I’ve used in recipes before. It can add so much flavour to a dish.
Melanie williams
LOVE the step by step guide and easy recipe list too. This is one of our favs but we have never tried from scratch so I will deffo be giving this a go at the weekend
Nyxie
This looks gorgeous! We’re actually heading to a ‘pot-luck’ this weekend and we had NO IDEA what to bring with us. This would be perfect! I’ve sent it through to my husbands email so we can try it out! 😀
Ashley T
This is so delicious and easy. We just love the Sesame Chicken recipe. It is our new favorite.
Patricia Chamberlain
This looks like such a great recipe! I know my family will love it. I’m going to make it this week!
Cinny
You know something looks amazing and delicious when I’m sitting in bed and it’s making me hungry! Oh my goodness, I’ll have to try and make this now.
Kelly Bolen
Can anyone say yummy? This was so delicious!
Maureen
I love Asian food. The flavors are just outstanding. This crispy sesame chicken was so yummy! I will make it again and again.
Luna S
Yum! This is one of my favorite dishes to make. Some people think it is odd to add the ketchup, but I promise it doesn’t taste like it. I am hungry now thinking about making this dish!
Stephanie
Definitely a 5 star recipe. I would never have thought I could make a good Chinese dish at home. The tips were so helpful!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much, Stephanie!
Karen
This is a hit with my family! The recipe was easy to follow and make. The flavors are great. I will be adding this recipe to my regular rotation. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Karen! The pleasure is all mine!
Nicole Park
This recipe is FIVE STARS!! Directions were clear and easy to follow. Only made one change – I did not have any sambal so I added one teaspoon of sriracha and also a teaspoon of red pepper flakes in with the garlic. Doubled recipe and made about three pounds of chicken. Served with steamed rice/barley and steamed vegetables. Delicious 🤤 😋
Beth Pierce
Thanks Nicole. I am so glad that you liked it. We love it and I wish I had some for dinner tonight.
Blanche Knox
Absolutely delicious. I’m eating it right now. I had a craving for Sesame Chicken. At times like this, I miss NY where every delicacy is at your fingertips. The good part is people like you who recipes. Thank you. PS>: I didn’t have sambal oelek on hand so I substituted gochujang for it. It came out wonderful.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Blanche! I am glad that you liked it. Thanks for the tip on the sambal oelek.
Kim
Great recipe, family really enjoys it. Are you able to provide the previous version of the sauce ingredient list? The older version of the sauce without the brown sugar & ketchup was my kid’s favourite. Thanks.
Beth Pierce
I will email it to you.
L
one of my favorite take out dishes – can’t wait to try this!
Dana
Amazing chicken recipe! So much flavor and I love the texture. It’s so much like takeout but obviously so much better when homemade!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Dana! So glad that you liked it!
Tayler
We had this chicken for dinner last night and it was incredible! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Tayler!
Mirlene
This is one of my favorite chicken recipes to make. The sauce with the sesame is perfection to my tastes buds!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Mirlene! So glad that you like it!
Lily
An amazing recipe! Next time I will try it with salmon!
Jupiter Hadley
This recipe looks so saucy and delicious! I will have to try it, thank you for sharing.
Stacie
This is one of our most favorite recipes ever!! I can’t wait to make it again with the kids. YUM!
Yeah Lifestyle
Was in Manchester the other day and they served noodles with sesame chicken on it, and it tasted delicious! So now I know how to make it. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Rosey
Sesame chicken is one of my daughter’s favorite recipes. I’ll pin this one to make for her.
Cynthia
OMG. We loved this so much! My family is still commenting on how great it was.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Cynthia! So happy that the family liked it~
Lavanda Michelle
That looks so delicious! I love sesame chicken, even though I had to cut it down since soy sauce gives me a sort of allergic reaction. Thanks for sharing!
Marysa
Sesame chicken is so delicious! I’ve never made it at home before, but I think this is a good sign to try!
Risa Lopez
I love your recipe! The food was so yummy and flavorful. I’m saving your recipe so I can make it on weekends. Thank you.
Tammy
This looks SO good! I love takeout made at home…looks delish. I’m craving now and will probably be making this fo the family over the weekend.
Natalie
I do like it when meals are on the saucier side! I know my family would really enjoy this at dinner time.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Natalie! Enjoy!!
Samantha Donnelly
We eat a lot of chicken, and it gets boring sometimes doing the same meals, this was really tasty. I will make it again.
Stephanie
I love sesame chicken but hadn’t made it at home before. I lowered the amount of chili sauce a bit just because my boys and I don’t like it, so we really enjoyed this one.
Beth Pierce
Awesome! Glad that you and your boys liked it!
Mosaic Borders
Sesame chicken is my absolute favorite. I can’t wait to make your recipe, can’t wait. Thank you so much.
Talya Stone
Oh my this looks so good! Definitely going to try this one out. Do you think I could substitute the honey with fibre syrup?
Beth Pierce
I am not sure as I am not familiar with fibre syrup. Maybe one of the readers will have some perspective.
Savita
The sauce was so delicious and chicken too. Perfect weeknight easy chicken dinner for my family. Thanks for sharing a great recipe.
Kali Alexandria
My favorite way to make chicken. Try this recipe, you won’t be disappointed!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Kali! So glad that you like it!
Andrea
Sesame chicken is my go to take out food. With this amazing recipe, I don’t have to bother with take out anymore. It’s a simple recipe and the sesame chicken looks marvelous!
Dannii
What a delicious way to cook with chicken. It was so simple to make too. Next time I am going to add a little steamed broccoli. It is going to be so yummy.
Jen
This was easier to make than I expected and it really does satisfy a craving for take-out!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Jen! So glad that you enjoyed it!
IceCreamnStickyFingers
Yum. I love this sesame chicken. I’ll definitely be making this recipe again soon. Thank you for sharing.
Kathy
This recipe is amazing. Sesame chicken is a favorite of mine. I will make this again and again.
Katie C
Wow – this dish looks amazing. I don’t have chili sauce but am going to pick some up this weekend so I can make this next week. Do you have a favorite brand?
Beth Pierce
This is the link for the chili sauce.
Gervin Khan
This recipe was so delicious and yummy. This was so much better than takeout! Thanks for the great recipe.
Rose Ann Sales
Wow! This is such a really amazing recipe! It was absolutely delicious and I will make it again. I love it!
Richelle Milar
That was absolutely delicious and tasty! I could eat this every week. So much better than takeout. Thanks for the great recipe.
Marie Gizelle
My husband cooks crispy chicken with many different sauces and toppings. he has done a similar one like this before but without the sesame seeds, I will show him, thank you!
Beth Pierce
I hope that you and your husband enjoy the recipe.
Susan
We love Chinese takeout – but not the 35 drive to go get it. I’m super excited to make this dish this weekend! And I sincerely appreciate the helpful tips 🙂
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome Susan! Enjoy!!
Tasheena
My family loves Sesame Chicken, I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Tara Pittman
My boys love this recipe. I add a little more chili sauce for a little extra kick and I make it with chicken thighs. It is delicious!
Forever My Little Moon
This sesame chicken looks so good! Thanks for sharing your recipe, will have to try it sometime!
Beth Pierce
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Amber Myers
We just love this sesame chicken! I like the sesame seeds toasted just like in the recipe. It is one of my family’s favorite recipes. Thanks for sharing.
Julie Williams
I have had this recipe pinned for quite awhile and finally made it tonight. OMG, it was DELICIOUS! My husband and kids all really enjoyed it and will definitely be a regular for us. Thank you!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Julie! So glad that you and your family liked it!
M E Wallace
Made the recipe for dinner tonight. I really enjoyed it. Totally forgot the sesame seeds; so I can’t wait to make it again and INCLUDE the sesame seeds. The sauce is very quick and easy to make. Used air fryer to cook my chicken pieces so I had to delay the start of my sauce. I did add water to thin out sauce. Also Added some steamed broccoli to the pot. Really enjoyed this sauce.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! So glad that you liked it!
Claudette
Can you tell me what kind of chili sauce to look for? Do you mean Asian chili sauce or the chili sauce you can find near the ketchup and mustard in the grocery store?
Beth Pierce
Asian Chili Sauce
Rebecca
If I don’t have chili sauce, is there a substitute you’d suggest? Thanks!
Beth Pierce
Do you have any sriracha? It is not going to be as good.
Ice
I just made this and I have to say, this is my new favorite “Chinese take out made at home” dish. The sauce is to die for and the recipe comes together so quickly. I served it with basmati rice and followed in your footsteps and sprinkled it with sesame seeds.
A winner!! Thanks for sharing.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure was all mine! I am so glad that you liked it! I need to make that again soon! My family loves it!
Allyson Zea
I love that I can make this at home and know exactly what’s going into it! Thanks for the easy recipe!
Allyssa
Thank you so much for this amazing sesame chicken recipe! It is so delicious and really tasty! Highly recommended!
Katie
This is my go to when I’m craving Asian flavors. Better than takeout!
Trang
I love the sweet and tangy contrasts of flavors! And it definitely is easier and just as tasty pan searing the chicken vs frying. Yummy!
Betsy
Fantastic! My kids absolutely love this dish! Sweet, but not too sweet, tangy…and perfect with their favorite bacon fried rice! So good.
Janice
This Sesame chicken was so good! I used coconut aminos instead of soy sauce since I’m allergic to it. I also do not like honey so I added a Tablespoon of brown sugar to mask some of the honey taste. Left out the chili sauce since I do not like any heat at all. It was still great and tasted like the Sesame chicken that I use to get many years ago at our favorite Chinese restaurant.
Beth Pierce
Awesome! I am so glad that you were able to adapt the recipe to your needs and wants.
Beth Pierce
Do you have any champagne vinegar? White wine vinegar? Maybe even red wine vinegar would work.
Lynda Pineau-Volochkov
Thanks for the info. I’m looking forward to trying out this recipe. Off topic but I have to tell you that I have made a few of your other recipes and they have all gone in to my keeper file. Keep the recipes coming …lol
Lily
This was such an awesome dinner recipe, I love how easy it was to make and it tastes incredible. This recipe had the perfect amount of sauce!!
Reyna
This is absolutely delicious! My boys ,13 and 9, love sesame chicken and they ate this up. I have tried many recipes that never came out anywhere near good as this! Thank you!!
Beth Pierce
Wow! You made my day! So glad that you liked it! I need to make this again for dinner soon!
Ashley F.
The flavor of the chicken is amazing! Super simple to make too!
Valentina
This is the PERFECT dinner for the whole family! The chicken is so good and tender!
Deb
This was so good and quick. My 9-year old son took the lead on this recipe. It’s so fun that he is getting into cooking. He oohed and aahed over all the ingredients – everything smelled so good. It tasted amazing with a side of brown rice and broccoli. Everyone had seconds!!
Beth Pierce
That is great! I love to hear about young people learning to cook. I find cooking so therapeutic! So glad that everyone liked the chicken.
Sam
Does the chili sauce make this recipe spicy hot, and would it ruin the flavor by eliminating or decreasing the chili sauce?
Beth Pierce
No I do not think it is spicy hot. Yes you could make it without the chili sauce (or maybe just a tad of it) and I think it would still be delicious.
Courtney
O my yum!!! I just love making homemade Chinese food!!! So yummy. Definitely giving your recipe a try:)
Jasmine Hewitt
i’ve been looking for a good sesame chicken recipe to try. i’ve never made it myself
Eloise
I love me some sesame chicken, YUM!
I’ve never attempted to make it myself, but I will now!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Eloise! It is super easy and you will love it!
Emmy
Chinese takeout is one of my guilty pleasures, but I love when I can recreate it at home. It’s also much healthier when it’s homemade. I have done a tofu and cauliflower version of this, so vegetarians can still follow this recipe without the chicken!
Kalyan Panja
Nice reading about this delicious looking recipe. I would love to prepare it.
Kara
I love seasame chicken but have never tried to make it myself. Thank you for this, will give it a try
va anne rome
my kids love chicken! and think this recipe is really good thank you for sharing this recipe
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Anne. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
alexandra cook
wow so delicious and easy to make recipe! im sure this will be my kids’ new fave
Catherine
So much better than takeout! My family would love this…perfect weeknight dinner!
Chastity
I love this recipe for sure, I would add broccoli or kale in the mix. The sauce is definitely the best part so more please, lol!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Hailey
Yum! Sesame chicken is one of my favorite things to order from Chinese places, I would love to try making it at home. This looks even better than take out! Printing this for later!
Rhonda Albom
Oh yum this looks fantastic! My daughter has recently moved out of home and made sweet and sour chicken the other day. I’ll pass this recipe on to her for a meal for next week.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Rhonda! You and your daughter will love it!
Jacque Hooper
I absolutely love Chinese food and this looks way better than take out! I can’t wait to make this; my kids will love helping me with the sesame seeds too!
Kristy Bullard
This looks so good! Sesame Chicken is one of my favorite dishes ever. I bet it tastes even better when it’s made fresh at home.
kumamonjeng
This recipe seems to fit us so well as I can imagine having rice with this chicken sesame. I am so happy you have use sesame in this recipe as it really makes the whole thing taste better.
Elaine
I’ve never actually had sesame chicken, but this recipe looks amazing! I love making Chinese food at home, mainly because I usually have all the ingredients on hand already. This looks PERFECT for a quick meal.
Chad
I am literally drooling now! This looks soooo delicious, will definitly try to cook it soon. Thanks a lot.
Naza Holliman
Looks delicious.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Naza!
Jenny
This recipe is delicious, thank you for sharing.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Jenny! I am glad that you liked it!
Porsha Carr
This looks so amazing I would love to have this for dinner.
Beth Pierce
It is quite delicious! i hope you enjoy it!!
Claudia Krusch
This is such a great recipe! I’ve never tried making it at home, but can’t wait to try it!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Claudia!
Amy Desrosiers
This recipe looks wicked delicious! It is exactly the kind of meal I order out when I head to the Asian eateries!
Heather
This looks like the dish my kids always get at the chinese restaurant near us. I am going to make it for them and surprise them!
Emmanuel Damian
Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe looks like will be a family favorite for me too. I hope I can cook it this weekend. Seems so tasty!
Lisa Favre
My husband loves Chinese cuisine. I’ll have to try out your recipe for sesame chicken and make it for him.
Beth Pierce
Awesome! I hope he likes it as much as we do!
Shahrom Martijn
This sesame chicken recipe looks delicious. I wish I have time to cook my own meals….been very busy lately.
Summer
Sesame Chicken is my favorite food! I absolutely love this recipe – I’m adding it to my meal plan!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Summer! I am so glad that you like it!!
Jaye Shields
Sesame chicken is one of my favorite things to make because it’s so easy to throw together. Yum! Great recipe!
Bill Sweeney
LOVE Chinese food! Sesame chicken happens to be one of my favorites. I look forward to making this!
Subhashish Roy
Sesame chicken is quite a favorite in our family & my wife makes it in her own style.Will ask her to check out & try your recipe.Looks nice & delicious.
Stacie
Yummo! I always order sesame chicken when we buy takeout. Now I can just make it for myself.
Tanya Geno
This would be so good with rice!! Will try this week for sure.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Tanya!
Marc0s Kwasniewski
YUm!
That is one of those handy recipes I will keep in my kitchen! Never thought of using sesame with the chicken.
Beth Pierce
Oh yes it is most delicious!!
Laraine
Delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thank you!
Anders W Berggren
Outstanding Beth!
We don’t have Sesame Chicken in Chinese restaurants in Sweden, but I eat it every time I’m in Sweden. My entire family went ballistic over the recipe, thanks!
Beth Pierce
So happy that they liked it! So are much too kind with your sweet comments!
Anders W Berggren
Outstanding Beth!
We don’t have it in the Chinese Restaurants in Sweden, but I eat it every time I’m in USA. My entire family went ballistic over this recipe!
Greetings from Sweden!
Cheryl Kohan
Sesame chicken has always been my favorite Chinese meal so I’m thrilled to find this recipe. It looks easy to prepare and I think I’ll take your suggestion to double the sauce. Also, being able to prepare it ahead of time and add the sauce before serving makes it perfect for entertaining. Thanks!
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much Cheryl. Sesame Chicken is one of my favorites too! So delicious!