Crispy Sesame Chicken with Sweet Sauce Recipe
Crispy Sesame Chicken with Sweet & Sticky Sauce is a delightful dish featuring tender, bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a crispy flour and cornstarch batter, fried to golden perfection, and tossed in a luscious honey-soy glaze. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this recipe offers a perfect balance of sweetness, umami, and crunch, ideal for a satisfying dinner or special occasion meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Sweet & Sticky Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the beaten eggs to ensure the coating sticks, then thoroughly coat with a mixture of all-purpose flour and cornstarch for extra crispiness.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, usually about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the cornstarch-water slurry to thicken the sauce, stirring continuously until it reaches a sticky consistency.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Toss the fried chicken pieces in the warm sweet and sticky sauce until they are evenly coated, ensuring every piece is flavorful.
- Serve: Transfer the coated chicken to a serving dish and garnish generously with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added aroma and texture.
Notes
- For best results, fry chicken in small batches to maintain oil temperature and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Adjust garlic and soy sauce levels according to your taste preferences for a milder or more intense flavor.
- Use fresh green onions and toasted sesame seeds for garnish to add freshness and crunch.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
