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Honey Sesame Chicken

Best ever honey sesame chicken. Easy honey sesame chicken recipe with fried chicken pieces in a sticky sweet and savory honey sesame sauce. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Chinese Recipes
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Honey Sesame Chicken
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 416kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. (500g) boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes or long strips
  • oil for deep-frying
  • 2 garlic minced
  • toasted sesame seeds to garnish

Frying Batter:

  • 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

Honey Sesame Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup pure honey
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Whisk all the "Frying Batter" ingredients together until smooth. Set aside. Drop in the chicken cubes, mix well until they are well coated. Set aside.
  • Mix all the ingredients of the "Honey Sesame Sauce" together and set aside.
  • Heat up a saute pan and add about 2-inch of oil on medium to high heat. When the oil is fully heated, gently drop in the battered chicken cubes, one by one, making sure it is spread out to prevent sticking together. Continue to fry until the color changes to golden brown. Dish out and drain on paper towels.
  • Transfer 2 tablespoons of the frying oil in a wok or skillet, stir-fry the garlic until aromatic. Add in the Honey Sesame Sauce, and bring to a light simmer or until the sauce thickens.
  • Drop in the chicken, stir-fry a few times to combine the sauce and chicken, add the sesame seeds, dish out and serve immediately with steamed white rice, or Chinese fried rice.

Video

Notes

Watch the cooking video on this page for step-by-step guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 2people | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1517mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g