Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken (Easy Takeout Recipe)
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Equipment
- 1 Large frying pan
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins cut into bite-sized pieces
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 Eggs beaten with 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ cup Cornstarch for coating
- ⅓ cup Honey
- ⅓ cup Lite soy sauce
- ⅓ cup Ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 pinch Red pepper flakes
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Diced green onions for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, make the batter by whisking together the eggs, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add the chicken to the cornstarch mixture and toss to coat.
- In a large pan over medium-high, heat up about an inch of oil.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the chicken in a single layer. Fry until golden brown on each side and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- In a small bowl, make the sauce by whisking together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the sauce to a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk until it comes to a simmer and begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat and toss your cooked chicken in with the sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve!
Notes
Serve your honey sesame chicken garnished with sesame seeds and green onions for a beautiful finish.