Description
This Honey Sesame Chicken recipe features tender chicken breast pieces coated in a crispy flour and cornstarch batter, fried to golden perfection, and tossed in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish is perfect served over rice, quinoa, or alongside steamed vegetables for a flavorful homemade Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 ½ pound chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- Avocado oil (or other light oil), for frying (about 2 inches deep)
Honey Sesame Sauce
- ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce (or Tamari sauce)
- ½ cup honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish
- 1 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Season the chicken pieces with 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt and toss to coat evenly.
- Make the batter: In a bowl, whisk the eggs until blended and set aside. On a separate plate, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt until well combined.
- Heat the oil: Pour about 2 inches of avocado oil into a frying pan and heat it until it reaches frying temperature, approximately 350°F (175°C).
- Coat the chicken: Dip each seasoned chicken piece first into the beaten egg, letting any excess drip off, then dredge it in the flour and cornstarch mixture, shaking off any extra coating.
- Fry the chicken: Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil. Fry them for 4 to 5 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Drain the chicken: Remove the fried chicken pieces with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Then place the drained chicken into a clean bowl.
- Prepare the sauce: While the chicken fries, combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic in a small pot over medium heat. Whisk the ingredients until blended.
- Simmer the sauce: Bring the sauce mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Toss chicken in sauce: Remove the sauce from heat and immediately drizzle it over the fried chicken in the bowl. Gently toss the chicken until all pieces are evenly coated with the honey sesame sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve hot over rice, quinoa, or alongside steamed broccoli for a complete meal.
Notes
- For the best crispy texture, drain the fried chicken on paper towels immediately after frying.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result, but cooking times may vary slightly.
- Adjust the honey and brown sugar amounts to taste for a sweeter or less sweet sauce.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent soggy chicken.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a simple cucumber salad for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Honey Sesame Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Asian Chicken Recipe, Fried Chicken with Honey Sauce, Sesame Chicken
