Delicious and Sticky Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

This honey sesame chicken recipe is perfect for those who love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. The chicken is marinated in a delicious honey soy sauce, then coated in a crispy sesame seed batter and fried until golden and crispy. The finished dish is drizzled with a sticky, sweet honey sauce and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. Serve this flavorful dish with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal that your whole family will love.

Ingredients

• For the chicken:
• - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• - 1/4 cup cornstarch
• - 1/2 teaspoon salt
• - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• - 2 eggs
• - Vegetable oil, for frying
• For the honey sauce:
• - 1/2 cup honey
• - 1/4 cup soy sauce
• - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• - 2 cloves garlic, minced
• - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• - 1/4 cup water
• - 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
2. In another dish, beat the eggs.
3. Dip the chicken pieces into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and then back into the flour mixture until well coated.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
5. Working in batches, carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil and fry until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.
6. Remove the cooked chicken from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
8. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
9. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened.
10. Reduce the heat to low and add the fried chicken to the sauce, tossing until well coated.
11. Serve the honey sesame chicken over steamed rice and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
12. Enjoy!

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