crispy sesame chicken served over noodles

Delicious choice 😋 Here’s a crispy sesame chicken served over noodles—sweet, savory, and crunchy, but still easy to make at home.

Crispy Sesame Chicken Over Noodles

Ingredients

Chicken

• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
• Salt & pepper
• 1 egg
• ½ cup cornstarch
• Oil for pan-frying or shallow frying

Sesame Sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium if possible)
• 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Noodles

• 8 oz (225 g) noodles (lo mein, spaghetti, or ramen)
• Sesame seeds & sliced green onions (optional)

Steps

1. Cook noodles:
   Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare chicken:
   Season chicken with salt & pepper. Dip in egg, then coat well with cornstarch.
3. Cook chicken:
   Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove and drain.
4. Make sauce:
   In a pan, combine soy sauce, honey/brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic. Bring to a simmer.
   Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thick.
5. Combine:
   Add crispy chicken to the sauce and toss quickly to coat.
6. Serve:
   Spoon sesame chicken over noodles. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

Tips

• Keep chicken crispy: toss it in sauce right before serving
• Add veggies: broccoli, bell peppers, or snap peas work great
• Not spicy by default (kid-friendly), but you can add a tiny bit of chili sauce if you like

Want a baked, air-fryer, or extra-crispy version next?