Description
A delightful dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey sesame glaze, perfect for family dinners or entertaining friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and tossing it in cornstarch for a crispy coating.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until ready for frying.
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Make the sauce by sautéing garlic and ginger, then adding honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Incorporate the fried chicken back into the sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly.
- Serve the chicken on a platter, garnished with green onions.
Notes
For a healthier option, try baking the chicken instead of frying. Add vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, honey sesame chicken, Asian recipes, crispy chicken