Description
Honey Sesame Chicken is a sweet and savory dish featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a delightful honey sesame sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces in a bowl with cornstarch until well-coated.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook for 5-7 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and minced garlic.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy warm over rice or noodles.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and ginger before coating. Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: honey sesame chicken, easy chicken recipes, sweet and savory dishes