Honey Sesame Chicken

Honey Sesame Chicken

Main Dishes

This Honey Sesame Chicken is a sweet and savory dish that brings crispy, tender chicken together with a sticky honey-...

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15 min prep 20 min cook 4 servings

Ingredients

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4 servings
Measurements
  • 1 lb 450g boneless
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 to 3 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 to 2 tsp chili flakes (optional for heat)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds (toasted)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)

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Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

  2. 2

    Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and flour, then coat chicken evenly.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

  5. 5

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

  6. 6

    Fry chicken pieces until golden and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes per side depending on thickness).

  7. 7

    Remove chicken from skillet and drain on paper towels.

  8. 8

    Make the Honey Sesame Sauce

  9. 9

    In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes.

  10. 10

    Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

  11. 11

    Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.

  12. 12

    Coat the Chicken

  13. 13

    Toss fried chicken pieces in the warm sauce until evenly coated.

  14. 14

    Serve

  15. 15

    Transfer chicken to a serving plate.

  16. 16

    Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top.

  17. 17

    Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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Source

https://gingersnapcrafts.com/honey-sesame-chicken/

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