Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken

5 from 5 votes

Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken pairs crunchy fried chicken with a sweet, sticky honey garlic sauce. Everything is tossed with sesame seeds for an extra layer of crunchy goodness, making this easy sesame chicken recipe better than going for take-out.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: servings

Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

Chicken

1½ lbs chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
2 whole eggs
⅔ cup all purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
Salt & pepper
Oil to deep fry

Honey Sauce

1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons garlic minced
⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons chicken broth or water
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons green onion chopped

Instructions

In a bowl crack the eggs and whisk with a fork; set aside.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper; set aside.
Dip the chicken into the egg mixture first and then dredge the chicken into the flour mixture pressing to coat evenly.
Repeat the same with the remaining chicken breast cubes and place them on a plate.
Meanwhile, heat oil to deep fry. Once the oil is heated, fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy. Transfer the chicken pieces to a dish covered with kitchen towel to remove the excess oil. Set aside.
Heat a skillet over a medium flame. Add oil and garlic and saute for a minute.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine; soy sauce, broth or water, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar and cornstarch.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir the chicken back to the skillet. Coat the chicken pieces well with sauce.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds and green onions and serve immediately over the rice.

Notes

Crispy Chicken: Make sure to coat the chicken pieces evenly for a crispy and golden exterior.

Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Cook the chicken in batches to ensure that it browns evenly and crisps up nicely.

Thicken the Sauce: If the sauce is too thin, you can thicken it by simmering it for a few extra minutes or adding a cornstarch slurry. This will help prevent the chicken from becoming soggy.

Make it Spicy: For a spicy kick, add chilli flakes or one tablespoon of gochujang paste to the sauce.

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