SESAME CHICKEN

Crispy, bite-sized chicken coated in a rich, glossy sesame sauce with a balance of sweet and savory flavors. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions and served alongside steamed white rice. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and coated in sauce with every bite.

A Chinese-American Takeout Classic

Sesame Chicken is a product of Chinese-American cuisine, developing as Chinese restaurants across the United States adapted traditional cooking techniques and flavor combinations for American diners.

Rather than having one ancient recipe or specific birthplace in China, the dish belongs to a family of American-Chinese preparations built around fried chicken finished in a sweet, savory sauce. Its culinary influences can be connected to Chinese techniques of frying meat and finishing it in intensely flavored sauces, while sesame has been used throughout Chinese cooking for centuries in the form of seeds, oils, and pastes.

As Chinese-American restaurant culture expanded during the 20th century, dishes featuring crispy battered chicken and sweeter sauces became increasingly popular. Sesame Chicken emerged from this evolution, developing its signature combination of crunchy chicken, glossy brown sauce, and toasted sesame seeds.

It became particularly common on New York Chinese takeout menus, where it sits alongside dishes such as General Tso's Chicken, Orange Chicken, Beef & Broccoli, and egg rolls as part of a distinctly Chinese-American food tradition.

Unlike General Tso's, which typically brings chili heat and tanginess, Sesame Chicken puts the emphasis on sweetness, savory depth, and the nutty aroma of sesame.

Our Sesame Chicken keeps that classic takeout experience intact: crispy chicken, sweet and savory sesame glaze, toasted sesame seeds, scallions, and steamed white rice.