Description
A delightful balance of sweet and savory, Honey Sesame Chicken is an irresistible dish that brings warmth and joy to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. (500g) boneless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes or long strips)
- Oil (for deep-frying)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Toasted sesame seeds (to garnish)
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup water (ice cold)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the frying batter ingredients in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly until smooth.
- Cut the chicken into cubes and drop into the mixture. Coat evenly and set aside.
- Mix the honey sesame sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a sauté pan over medium to high heat.
- When the oil is ready, gently drop the battered chicken cubes one by one. Spread evenly to prevent them from sticking together.
- Fry until golden brown, then drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Transfer 2 tablespoons of frying oil to a wok or skillet.
- Stir-fry the minced garlic until it becomes aromatic.
- Add the honey sesame sauce and bring to a simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the fried chicken breast cubes in the sauce. Ensure that the sauce coats the chicken evenly.
- Add toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately with steamed white rice or Chinese fried rice.
Notes
Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy batter. Adjust sweetness of the sauce as per your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: honey sesame chicken, Asian chicken recipes, easy chicken dinner