Description
Crispy, golden chicken pieces coated in a glossy honey sesame sauce, this quick and flavorful dish brings restaurant-quality taste to your kitchen in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
½ cup cornstarch
2 large eggs, beaten
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
⅓ cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Cooked white rice or noodles, for serving
Sliced green onions and extra sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each piece in cornstarch, then dip in beaten eggs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Add to the sauce and stir until thickened, about 1–2 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions and extra sesame seeds.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful option.
Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
Brighten the sauce with a splash of citrus juice for extra zest.
Swap rice with stir-fried vegetables or cauliflower rice for a lighter meal.
To make it vegetarian, use crispy tofu instead of chicken.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or microwave in short bursts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
