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Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

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A delicious Honey Sesame Chicken recipe featuring crispy fried chicken cubes coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey sesame sauce. This dish combines tender chicken with a flavorful glaze made with honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for an authentic Asian-inspired meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • Avocado oil, or other light oil for frying

Honey 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
  • 1 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Start by cutting the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes for even cooking. In a large bowl, beat the 3 eggs. In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons of kosher salt.
  2. Coat the chicken: Dip the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are fully coated. Then, dredge them in the flour and cornstarch mixture, pressing lightly so the coating sticks well to the chicken pieces.
  3. Heat the oil: In a deep skillet or wok, add enough avocado oil or another light oil to a depth of about 2 inches for frying. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (175°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, test by dropping a small piece of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and rise to the surface immediately.
  4. Fry the chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil in batches without overcrowding the pan. Fry for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ teaspoon kosher salt while still hot.
  5. Make the honey sesame sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the low sodium soy sauce (or Tamari), honey, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts to simmer and the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-5 minutes. Let the sauce cook for a minute more until slightly thickened.
  6. Combine chicken and sauce: Transfer the fried chicken pieces into a large bowl. Pour the warm honey sesame sauce over the chicken and toss gently but thoroughly to coat each piece evenly.
  7. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the coated chicken with the sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions. Serve immediately while the chicken is crispy and the sauce is warm and sticky.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken by coating it again in the egg and flour mixture before frying.
  • You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option, but adjust the frying time to ensure they are cooked through.
  • If you want a gluten-free version, use cornstarch instead of flour and gluten-free soy sauce or Tamari.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey according to your taste preference.
  • Serve the Honey Sesame Chicken over steamed rice or with stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

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