Honey Sesame Chicken
Honey Sesame Chicken is a crispy, takeout-style favorite made with golden fried chicken tossed in a sticky, sweet, and savory sesame sauce. This homemade version delivers restaurant-quality flavor using simple pantry ingredients, perfect for weeknight dinners or family meals.
Equipment
- deep frying pan or wok
- mixing bowls
- tongs or slotted spoon
- paper towels
Ingredients
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 60 g cornstarch
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 500 ml neutral oil for frying
- 120 ml honey
- 80 ml low-sodium soy sauce
- 60 ml ketchup
- 30 ml rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 50 g brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce (optional)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Coat lightly with cornstarch, dip into beaten eggs, then dredge in flour.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a clean pan, combine honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and sweet chili sauce if using. Simmer until glossy.
- Add the crispy chicken to the sauce and toss until evenly coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
For best texture, toss the chicken in the sauce just before serving. Adjust sweetness by reducing honey slightly if you prefer a more savory dish. Chicken can be air-fried or baked for a lighter option.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!