Description
Crispy golden chicken coated in a sweet, sticky honey sesame glaze — this takeout-style favorite is easy to make at home and pairs perfectly with rice or noodles for a comforting Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
- 0.70 lb boneless chicken thigh or breast (about 300g)
- 1 cup potato or corn starch
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2–3 spring onions, sliced
- 1 egg white
- Oil for frying
- Marinade for Chicken:
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown or white sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients with the chicken and mix well. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- In another small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
- Add the egg white to the marinated chicken and mix to coat.
- Dredge each chicken piece in potato or corn starch, shaking off any excess.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Deep fry the chicken in batches for 2–3 minutes, or until lightly golden and crispy. Drain and set aside.
- In a wok or large pan over medium-high heat, pour in the sauce and bring it to a boil.
- Add the fried chicken pieces and stir to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Toss in the toasted sesame seeds and spring onions. Stir well.
- Garnish with extra sesame seeds and more spring onions before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Double-frying the chicken will make it extra crispy.
- Adjust the sweetness or acidity of the sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
