Crispy Sesame Chicken with Sticky Sauce Recipe
Crispy Sesame Chicken with a sweet and sticky sauce combines perfectly fried, crunchy chicken bites coated in a flavorful glaze made from honey, soy sauce, and aromatic sesame oil. This dish is garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, making it a delightful blend of texture and taste, ideal for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- 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: For coating
- 1/2 cup cornstarch: For extra crispiness
- 2 large eggs: Beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt: Enhances flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper: Adds a subtle kick
- Vegetable oil: For frying
For the Sweet & Sticky Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey: Provides sweetness and stickiness
- 1/4 cup soy sauce: Adds depth and umami flavor
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar: Balances sweetness with acidity
- 2 cloves garlic: Minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil: Adds a nutty aroma
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water: For thickening
- Sesame seeds: For garnish
- Chopped green onions: For garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season them evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken piece in the beaten eggs to ensure the coating will stick, then dredge them thoroughly in a dry mixture of all-purpose flour and cornstarch for extra crispiness.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the coated chicken pieces in batches until they turn golden brown and crispy on the outside, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Heat gently while stirring. Then add the cornstarch mixed with water to the sauce and cook until it thickens into a sticky glaze.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Toss the hot fried chicken pieces in the prepared sweet and sticky sauce until each piece is evenly coated with the glaze.
- Serve: Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- For an even crispier chicken, double coat with egg and flour mixture before frying.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Use a thermometer to keep the frying oil between 350°F and 375°F for best results.
- Serve immediately to maintain the crispiness of the chicken.
- Substitute chicken breast with thighs for juicier meat if preferred.
