Honey Sesame Chicken
This Honey Sesame Chicken is an easy, delicious Asian inspired recipe with crispy chicken tossed in a sweet honey sauce.
Servings 5 servings
Calories 394kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into one-inch pieces
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt and Pepper
- Oil for frying
FOR THE SAUCE
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water.
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onion for topping
Instructions
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large saucepan.
- Whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Stir together the flour and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
- Dip the chicken pieces in the egg mixture.
- Coat them in the flour mixture. Continue until all the pieces are coated.
- Fry the chicken in the hot oil until the breading is golden brown and crispy. Place the cooked chicken on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Continue cooking until all the pieces have been fried, then set the chicken aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Add the garlic and saute for one minute. Then add the honey, soy sauce, tomato sauce, sesame oil and cornstarch mixture to the pan. Stir to mix. Bring the sauce to a simmer and allow to cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and add the chicken to the pan. Toss to coat.
- Serve topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcal