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Honey Sesame Chicken

Honey Sesame Chicken
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Honey Sesame Chicken is a quick and easy dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet honey glaze and crunchy toasted sesame seeds. This family-friendly recipe balances sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, perfect for busy weeknights and customizable for dietary preferences.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless – 1 lb (about 450g)
  • Honey – 1/4 cup
  • Soy sauce – 1/4 cup
  • Sesame oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic, minced – 2 cloves
  • Fresh ginger, minced – 1 tablespoon
  • Rice vinegar – 1 tablespoon
  • Cornstarch – 2 tablespoons
  • Sesame seeds, toasted – 2 tablespoons
  • Green onions, thinly sliced – 2 stalks
  • Vegetable oil (for frying) – 1/4 cup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts or thighs into bite-sized pieces for even cooking. Pat them dry with paper towels to help achieve a crispier texture when frying.
  2. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and rice vinegar until well combined to form the flavorful honey sesame glaze.
  3. Coat and Fry the Chicken: Lightly dust the chicken pieces with cornstarch to ensure a crispy exterior. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each side for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Combine Chicken with Sauce: Drain any excess oil from the pan, then pour in the prepared sauce. Toss the chicken gently in the sauce for several minutes, allowing the glaze to thicken and coat each piece evenly.
  5. Finish with Sesame and Green Onions: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the coated chicken, then garnish with thinly sliced green onions for freshness and crunch before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor and to avoid bitterness.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying to maintain crispiness and even cooking.
  • Lightly toast sesame seeds to enhance their nuttiness before adding to the dish.
  • Adjust the amount of honey to suit your preferred level of sweetness.
  • Allow the sauce to simmer gently with the chicken so it thickens and clings perfectly to every bite.

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