Low FODMAP Classic Sesame Chicken

Total time50 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time25 min

This dish starts with tender chicken thigh pieces, cut into bite-sized chunks and coated in a light, crisp batter before frying until deep golden and irresistibly crunchy. The sauce that clings to every piece gets its glossy, savory-sweet character from toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and fresh grated ginger, simmered down with a touch of cornstarch until thick and syrupy. A quick sizzle of fragrant ginger builds the base of the pan sauce, and a scatter of toasted sesame seeds finishes it off with a nutty crunch. Served hot over steamed white rice, it delivers all the sticky, restaurant-style flavor of the classic takeout version in a homemade skillet meal. This is a genuinely solid pick for a low FODMAP kitchen, letting you enjoy crispy fried chicken in that glossy sesame glaze without second-guessing what's on your plate. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but comes together with pantry staples and one hot skillet.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
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½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the batter

½ cup cornstarch
¼ cup all-purpose flour
Ingredient note
A serving of up to about 2 tablespoons of flour is low in FODMAPs. This recipe contains only about 3 teaspoons per serving, making it likely Low FODMAP. If you prefer to always avoid flour, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
½ tsp baking powder
½ cup cold water
1 large egg

For frying

⅓ cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed

For the sauce

⅓ cup soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp cornstarch
3 cloves garlic, minced
Chef's tip
Swap it in for an equal amount of the oil or butter the recipe cooks with - do not add it on top of the existing fat.
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp vegetable oil

For serving

2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 scallions, thinly sliced
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This ingredient likely doesn’t work for the diet.
steamed white rice, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels, then season with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil, and 2 tsp cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set the sauce aside.

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