Description
Honey Sesame Chicken is a deliciously sweet and savory dish featuring tender boneless chicken thighs coated and fried to perfection, then tossed in a sticky honey sesame sauce. This quick and easy recipe delivers a flavorful meal perfect for weeknight dinners, garnished with fresh green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds for an added crunch and color.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4-5 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons potato starch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup avocado oil, for frying
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Garnish:
- Green onions, chopped
- Cilantro, chopped
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine honey, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Mix well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Season the chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into 2-inch cubes. Place them in a bowl and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper evenly.
- Coat the chicken: Add potato starch to the seasoned chicken, cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, and shake well to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the starch.
- Heat the oil: Warm a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Pour in ¼ cup of avocado oil for shallow frying and let it heat until shimmering.
- Fry the chicken: Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding, ensuring they get crispy and golden on all sides. Remove the cooked chicken and briefly drain on paper towels if necessary.
- Remove excess oil: After frying all the chicken, use a paper towel to blot and remove any leftover oil from the skillet to prevent greasiness.
- Combine chicken with sauce: Return all chicken pieces to the skillet, pour the prepared sauce over them, and sauté together for 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens and caramelizes, coating the chicken nicely.
- Garnish and serve: Transfer the honey sesame chicken to a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use potato starch for a crispier coating compared to regular flour.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet while frying to maintain crispness.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
