Description
A quick and easy recipe for crispy sesame chicken, featuring a delightful balance of honey and soy sauce for a sweet and savory glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl.
- Dip in beaten eggs, then roll in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from pan and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- In a saucepan, mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and garlic; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Toss chicken in the sauce to coat and serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Monitor oil temperature while frying and adjust sauce ingredients to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg