Baked Sesame Chicken With Sweet Sour Sauce Recipe

Crispy baked chicken coated in a savory sesame seed crust, then drizzled with a tangy homemade sweet and sour sauce. This easy recipe, inspired by Kikkoman, is a flavor explosion ready in under 40 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 270 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Baked Sesame Chicken With Sweet Sour Sauce

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Ingredients for Baked Sesame Chicken With Sweet Sour Sauce

  • Sesame Seeds
  • Dry Breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
  • Sweet And Sour Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

How to Make Baked Sesame Chicken With Sweet Sour Sauce

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a shallow dish, combine sesame seeds, bread crumbs, onion powder, and black pepper.
  3. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce.
  4. Dip each chicken breast into the butter mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Then, dredge in the sesame seed mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Arrange chicken in a foil-lined baking pan.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sweet and sour sauce, brown sugar, and water.
  8. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
  9. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.
  10. Serve the baked sesame chicken immediately, drizzled with the sweet and sour sauce.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

10g

Carbs

7g