Honey Sesame Chicken
Get ready to fall in love with every bite—try this irresistible Honey Sesame Chicken, bursting with sweet, savory, and garlicky goodness!
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ green onion finely chopped
- Sauce:
- ½ cup honey
- 2.5 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoon Shaoxing Cooking Wine
- 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Cut chicken thighs into 1.5-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl. Season with salt.
- Coat the chicken with cornstarch, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Add more cornstarch if needed. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken in batches until golden and crispy, about 6-8 minutes total, flipping halfway. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
- Discard excess oil from the pan and pour in the sauce. Simmer until thickened.
- Add the fried chicken to the sauce, coating evenly. Remove from heat. Garnish with green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
Notes:
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.