Sesame Chicken
Honey Sesame Chicken is flavored crispy chicken that is covered in an sticky, savory and sweet sauce. Easy to make and taste amazing.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 eggs beaten
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- ¼ cup honey
- ⅓ cup soy sauce reduced sodium
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for topping
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions for topping
Instructions
- Place the eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Place the ½ cup flour and 1/2 cup of cornstarch in a shallow bowl or on a plate. Stir to combine.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then into the flour. Repeat the process with all of the chicken.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees.
- Add pieces of chicken to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
- Place the chicken on paper towels to drain the excess oil.
- While the chicken is cooking, combine the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a small bowl.
- Heat the teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the honey sauce mixture and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes or until just thickened.
- Add the crispy chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 513mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
