Description
Crispy chicken with a sweet, savory honey sesame sauce. Juicy, flavorful, and perfect to serve with rice or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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½ cup cornstarch
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Salt & freshly ground black pepper
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¼ cup vegetable oil
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¼ cup honey
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¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
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¼ cup rice vinegar
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1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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2 tsp sesame oil
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2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
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Prep the chicken
Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. -
Brown the chicken
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes until golden and crispy. -
Make the sauce
In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and half the sesame seeds. -
Combine & simmer
Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken. Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and chicken reaches 165°F. -
Finish & serve
Garnish with the rest of the sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with rice or veggies.
Notes
You can adjust the spiciness by reducing or increasing the sriracha. For a sweeter version, add extra honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired