Honey Sesame Chicken

This honey sesame chicken is easy to make with crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory sauce made with honey, sesame oil and sesame seeds. Better than takeout!

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Ingredients

Honey Sesame Sauce

½ cup honey
½ Tablespoon granulated sugar
3 Tablespoons regular soy sauce (not light)
2 Tablespoons sesame oil
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar (distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar will work too)
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
¾ cups water

Chicken

1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs , cut into bite-sized pieces
¾ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
½ cup canola oil , divided (avocado oil will work too)
2 large eggs , whisked

For serving: Cooked rice, Broccoli and/or carrots, Sliced green onions

Instructions

Honey Sesame Sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 Tablespoon sugar, 3 Tablespoons soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons sesame oil, 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 Tablespoon cornstarch, and 3/4 cups water until well combined.

Chicken

In a large zip-top bag, add 1 1/4 pounds bite sized chicken pieces, 3/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt and shake until evenly coated.
In a large wok or nonstick frying pan, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. In a shallow bowl, add the 2 whisked eggs. Using a fork, dip the chicken in the egg and place in the pan, working in batches. Fry chicken 6 to 8 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Dispose of the burnt oil. Heat the remaining 1/4 cup oil before frying the remaining chicken. Dispose of oil.
Add the sauce to the wok and simmer until it starts to thicken. Stir in the fried chicken and toss to evenly coat each piece in sauce.
Serve with steamed rice and vegetables. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Oil for frying: To test if the oil is hot enough, splash a little water on the oil. If it pops, it's ready.

Air Fryer Instructions: Skip dipping the coated chicken in egg. Place coated chicken the basket, allowing space between each piece (fry in batches, if needed). Spray with cooking oil. Air fry at 400°F for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Simmer the sauce and add the chicken as instructed.

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