Description

This Honey Sesame Chicken recipe is a delightful take on Chinese takeout chicken, featuring tender, crispy chicken bites coated in a sweet and savory sauce. Serve this Asian-inspired dish over steamed rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Chicken:

1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 large eggs, beaten
vegetable oil for frying

Sauce:

1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Garnish:

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
sliced green onions for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Coat and Fry the Chicken: In a bowl, coat chicken with cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs. Fry in oil until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Sauce: In a pan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Simmer, then add cornstarch slurry. Cook until thickened.
Combine and Serve: Toss fried chicken in the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice.

Notes

To make this dish healthier, you can bake or air fry the chicken instead of deep frying.
Adjust the sweetness by reducing the honey or increasing the vinegar to taste.