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Honey Sesame Chicken

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Honey Sesame Chicken is a takeout-style favorite featuring crispy chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey sesame sauce. It’s budget-friendly, customizable, and simple enough for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast or thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch (or potato starch)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil (for frying)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or low-sodium soy sauce / tamari)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or other mild vinegar)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (or granulated)
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp water or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1–2 green onions, sliced (optional)
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or chili for heat

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt.
  2. Dip chicken pieces into beaten egg, then coat with cornstarch.
  3. Heat neutral oil in a pan or fryer over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a separate pan, combine honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and water or broth. Bring to a simmer.
  6. If needed, add slurry (cornstarch + water) to thicken the sauce. Stir until thickened.
  7. Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • You can bake or air-fry the chicken for a lighter version.
  • Adjust sweetness, tanginess, or spice to your preference.
  • Great served with rice, steamed vegetables, or noodles.
  • Store sauce and chicken separately if planning to freeze.

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