Sesame Chicken

Sesame Chicken

from dinneratthezoo.com
40 min

This sesame chicken is crispy chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce. This version is even better than what you would get at a restaurant!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • oil for frying
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce ((reduced sodium if possible))
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine

  2. 2

    Place the flour and 1/2 cup of cornstarch in a shallow bowl or on a plate. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then into the flour. Repeat the process with all of the chicken.

  4. 4

    Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F

  5. 5

    Add 7-8 pieces of chicken to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken

  6. 6

    Drain the chicken on paper towels

  7. 7

    While the chicken is cooking, combine the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in a bowl.

  8. 8

    Heat the teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the honey sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until just thickened.

  9. 9

    Add the crispy chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.