Crispy Sesame Chicken
A delightful home-style dish featuring crispy chicken bites glazed in a savory soy and honey sauce, reminiscent of favorite local Asian restaurants.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch until they are well coated.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the Chicken: Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Create the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and grated ginger.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the sauce over the crispy chicken and stir until combined, allowing to intermingle for a minute.
- Thicken the Sauce: Allow the sauce to thicken slightly before taking off the heat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra crispiness, let the coated chicken rest for 10 minutes before frying. Avoid overcrowding the skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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