Description
Honey Sesame Chicken is a takeout-style dish made easily at home with crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a glossy honey-sesame glaze. It’s sweet, savory, and just the right amount of sticky, perfect for pairing with rice or veggies.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and pat dry. In one bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. In another, beat the eggs.
2. Dip chicken pieces into the egg, then dredge in the flour mixture.
3. Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry chicken in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
4. In a saucepan, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
5. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce until coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For a leaner version, use chicken breasts but be careful not to overcook.
Add a pinch of chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy variation.
For a baked option, cook coated chicken at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: honey sesame chicken, takeout chicken, sweet crispy chicken