This Gluten Free Sesame Chicken is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and coated in a glossy sweet-savory sesame tamari sauce. Fully gluten-free, no pork, no alcohol, and completely tried-and-tested. Perfect for serving with rice or gluten-free noodles.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces

½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour

½ cup cornstarch

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 eggs, beaten

Oil for pan-frying (avocado or vegetable oil)

For the Gluten-Free Sesame Sauce

¼ cup gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)

3 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons rice vinegar (gluten-free)

1 tablespoon sesame oil (gluten-free)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon grated ginger

½ cup water

1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

For Garnish

Sesame seeds

Green onions, sliced

Instructions

Season chicken with salt and pepper. In one bowl, whisk eggs; in another bowl, mix gluten-free flour and cornstarch.

Dip chicken pieces in egg, then coat in the flour-cornstarch blend.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pan-fry chicken until golden and crispy, 4–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.

In a saucepan, whisk tamari, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and water. Bring to a simmer.

Add the cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes until the sauce becomes thick and glossy.

Add crispy chicken to the sauce and toss until fully coated.

Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.

Tips

Use both flour and cornstarch for the crispiest texture.

Tamari keeps the flavor strong while staying gluten-free.

Control sweetness by adding or reducing honey.

For extra crispiness, fry chicken in small batches without crowding.

Details

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Serves: 4

Calories: ~340 per serving