This honey garlic sesame chicken recipe is a crowd-pleaser! Made with succulent chicken pieces coated in a sticky and flavorful sauce, this dish is perfect for dinner parties or family meals. The honey adds a touch of sweetness while the garlic and sesame add depth and richness to the dish. It's easy to make and will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- Cooking oil, for frying
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
- In a bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
- In a shallow dish, combine cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dip each chicken piece into the cornstarch slurry, then carefully add it to the hot skillet. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and pour in the honey garlic sesame sauce.
- Stir the sauce until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce.
- Serve the honey garlic sesame chicken over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
