Sticky Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

Craving that takeout flavor at home? This Sticky Sesame Chicken is crispy, sweet, savory, and loaded with flavor. Tossed in a glossy sesame glaze and topped with toasted seeds and scallions, it’s the ultimate homemade comfort dish you’ll keep making again and again.

🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4):

1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon ketchup (for color and depth)
1 teaspoon chili paste (optional, for heat)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Cooked jasmine or white rice, for serving

🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
🔪 In a large bowl, toss chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside while you heat the oil.

2️⃣ Fry the Chicken:
🔥 Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

3️⃣ Make the Sauce:
🥄 In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or brown sugar), sesame oil, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and chili paste if using.

4️⃣ Glaze the Chicken:
🍯 Return the chicken to the skillet over medium heat. Pour in the sauce and stir to coat. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened and sticky.

5️⃣ Finish and Serve:
🌱 Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve hot over a bed of rice and enjoy that irresistible sweet-savory crunch!

📦 Amazon Must-Haves to Help You Create the Best Sticky Sesame Chicken

🍳 Non-Stick Skillet or Wok – Ideal for high-heat frying and handling sticky, saucy dishes with ease
🥢 Rice Cooker with Keep-Warm Function – Delivers perfect, fluffy rice every time—no guesswork needed
🧄 Garlic Press & Ginger Grater Set – Boosts bold flavor fast while saving precious prep time
🌶️ Asian Chili Garlic Paste – Adds the perfect kick of heat to balance the sweet sesame glaze
🍚 Jasmine Rice, Premium Quality – Fragrant, fluffy, and the perfect base for sticky stir-fry
🌾 Organic Toasted Sesame Seeds – A nutty, aromatic finish that brings everything together

💡 Helpful Tip:

For an even crispier result, double-fry the chicken pieces by frying them once, resting for a minute, and frying again for 1–2 minutes until extra crunchy before saucing!