Honey Sesame Chicken

Skip ordering takeout and prepare this easy, Asian-inspired honey sesame chicken that's deep-fried and smothered in a sweet and zesty sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 1015 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• peanut oil for frying
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 cup cold water
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 1.25 teaspoons salt, divided
• 0.75 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
• 0.33333334326744 cup raw honey
• 0.5 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix honey, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Sriracha sauce, and sesame oil together in a medium bowl.

Step 2

Combine cold water, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl; mix well. Add to honey sauce mixture and mix well. Set aside until needed.

Step 3

Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder over chicken.

Step 4

Whisk egg in a large bowl. Add remaining salt and garlic powder and mix well. Mix in flour. Combine water and cornstarch in a bowl; add to egg mixture and mix well. Add avocado oil and baking powder; mix well.

Step 5

Pour 3 inches of peanut oil into the bottom of a wide, deep pot and heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 6

Place 1/2 of the chicken pieces into the batter mixture and turn to coat. Scoop tablespoonfuls of chicken and batter into the hot oil. Do not crowd the chicken. Fry in batches until chicken pieces are golden brown and no longer pink in the centers, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Check oil temperature between batches.

Step 7

Pour honey sauce mixture into a large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes. Add all chicken pieces to the sauce; turn to coat. Sprinkle on sesame seeds.