Honey Sesame Chicken
This Honey Sesame Chicken is a delightful family favorite, featuring crispy chicken coated in a sweet and tangy sauce.
Equipment
- large bowl
- large pan
- paper towel
- skillet
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken breast tenderloins
- for frying Vegetable oil
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup lite soy sauce
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- pinch red pepper flakes
- Sesame seeds for topping (optional)
- Diced green onions for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together the eggs, cornstarch, and salt to create the batter.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the batter.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Repeat frying with remaining chicken.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Pour the sauce into a skillet and whisk until it simmers.
- Toss the cooked chicken in the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
For a crispier texture, consider deep frying the chicken or air frying with oil spray. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results. For freezing, do not sauce the chicken; freeze the sauce and chicken separately.