Description

Crispy, sticky, and sweet—with a subtle tang and nutty crunch—Honey Sesame Chicken is the perfect homemade answer to your takeout cravings. Each piece of golden fried chicken is coated in a luscious honey-soy glaze, topped with sesame seeds and scallions for extra flavor and flair. Serve it over rice or noodles and watch it disappear fast.

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 eggs

1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinade)

¼ cup cornstarch (for marinade)

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup cornstarch (for dredging)

Vegetable oil, for frying

¼ cup soy sauce (for sauce)

⅓ cup honey

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

2 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and ¼ cup cornstarch. Add chicken pieces and let marinate for 15 minutes.

2. In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup flour and ½ cup cornstarch. Dredge the marinated chicken pieces until fully coated.

3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken in small batches for 4–5 minutes, until golden and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack to drain.

4. In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Simmer over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Toss the crispy chicken with the warm sauce in a clean bowl until well coated.

6. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, double-fry by returning it to the hot oil for 1–2 more minutes after the first round.

Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying—this drops the oil temperature and makes chicken soggy.

Want more heat? Add a teaspoon of chili paste or red pepper flakes to the sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Chicken
Method: Fried
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 520
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 880mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 33g
Cholesterol: 145mg

Keywords: honey sesame chicken, crispy chicken, takeout-style