Honey Sesame Chicken (Better Than Takeout!)
This crispy honey sesame chicken comes together in under 30 minutes and is coated in a mouthwatering sweet and savory sauce that’s totally irresistible! The sauce blends honey, ketchup, and sesame oil, and it’s finished off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for that extra crunch and nutty kick.
Foto: Rasa MalaysiaIngredients
- 1 lb . (500g) boneless chicken breast (cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes or long strips)
- oil (for deep-frying)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced )
- toasted sesame seeds ( to garnish)
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup water (ice cold)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Steps
Combine the frying batter ingredients in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly until smooth. Cut the chicken into cubes then drop into the mixture. Coat evenly and set aside.
Mix the honey sesame sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
Heat up a saute pan and add about 2 inches of oil on medium to high heat. When the oil is ready, gently drop the battered chicken cubes one by one. Spread evenly into the pan to prevent the chicken from sticking to each other. Fry until golden brown. Drain excess oil on paper towels.
Transfer 2 tablespoons of frying oil to a wok or skillet. Stir-fry the garlic until it becomes aromatic. Add the honey sesame sauce from earlier and bring to a simmer or until the sauce thickens.
Toss the fried chicken breast cubes in the sauce. Stir a few times to ensure the sauce coats the chicken cubes evenly. Add the toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately with steamed white rice or Chinese fried rice.
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