Honey and Sesame Chicken Recipe Easy
This sesame chicken is crispy pieces tossed in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce. It's even better than what you would get at a restaurant!
Ingredients
Chicken
- 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
Sauce
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp minced fresh garlic
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce (reduced sodium if possible)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions
Instructions
- Combine eggs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Mix flour and cornstarch in a shallow bowl.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then in flour. Repeat until all chicken is coated.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain chicken on paper towels.
- While chicken cooks, mix honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add garlic, cook for 30 seconds, then add the sauce mix and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Toss the crispy chicken in the sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.
Notes
The sauce can be made up to two days in advance.