Name: Honey Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 0.33333334326744 cup raw honey; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 0.5 cup cold water; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1.25 teaspoons salt, divided; 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder, divided; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 egg; 0.75 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup cold water; 0.5 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 1.5 teaspoons baking powder; peanut oil for frying; 0.5 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Honey Sesame Chicken

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Skip ordering takeout and prepare this easy, Asian-inspired honey sesame chicken that's deep-fried and smothered in a sweet and zesty sauce. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions, if desired.

Submitted by Bren

Updated on January 17, 2025

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Sauce:

⅓ cup raw honey
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ cup cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt

Chicken:

1 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided
¾ teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 egg
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cold water
½ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
peanut oil for frying
½ tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Mix honey, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Sriracha sauce, and sesame oil together in a medium bowl.
Combine cold water, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl; mix well. Add to honey sauce mixture and mix well. Set aside until needed.
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder over chicken.
Whisk egg in a large bowl. Add remaining salt and garlic powder and mix well. Mix in flour. Combine water and cornstarch in a bowl; add to egg mixture and mix well. Add avocado oil and baking powder; mix well.
Pour 3 inches of peanut oil into the bottom of a wide, deep pot and heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Place 1/2 of the chicken pieces into the batter mixture and turn to coat. Scoop tablespoonfuls of chicken and batter into the hot oil. Do not crowd the chicken. Fry in batches until chicken pieces are golden brown and no longer pink in the centers, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Check oil temperature between batches.
Pour honey sauce mixture into a large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes. Add all chicken pieces to the sauce; turn to coat. Sprinkle on sesame seeds.

Bren

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary.

23 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1015	Calories
87g	Fat
46g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 1015
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 87g	111%
Saturated Fat 12g	61%
Cholesterol 74mg	25%
Sodium 1125mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 16g	32%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 91mg	7%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 229mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Honey Sesame Chicken

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