🍯 Crispy Sesame Chicken – Better Than Takeout!
Crispy sesame chicken in a sweet and savory sauce, better than takeout!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 eggs eggs beaten
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
For the Sauce:
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.25 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions
Instructions
- Mix eggs, salt, and pepper in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine flour and cornstarch.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in batches in 3 inches of oil at 350°F for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
- Drain chicken on paper towels. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
- Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in the sauce mixture, bring to a simmer, and cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Add crispy chicken and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately!
Notes
For best results, do not overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken.