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Honey Sesame Chicken (Better Than Takeout!)

Crispy bite-sized chicken tossed in a glossy, sweet-savory honey sesame sauce – a homemade version that's fresher and tastier than takeout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Chinese-American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Honey Sesame Sauce
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger optional
  • 1-2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust for spice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water for slurry
  • 2-3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Deep skillet or wok
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season and coat chicken pieces in egg then flour-cornstarch mixture.
  2. Fry or bake chicken until golden and cooked through.
  3. Simmer sauce ingredients in a saucepan until combined.
  4. Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry.
  5. Toss cooked chicken in sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
  6. Serve hot over rice.

Notes

For extra crunch, double-coat the chicken. Store leftovers separately to maintain crispiness.