Chinese Restaurant Style Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken cubes and flour. Dip each piece of chicken in the beaten egg, then roll in the sesame seeds.
2. Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder and ginger powder.
4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Serve over hot cooked rice or noodles. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Sesame chicken is a popular Chinese restaurant dish in the United States.
• It is believed to have originated in Taiwan in the early 20th century.
• The dish is usually served with steamed rice.