Skip ordering takeout and prepare this easy, Asian-inspired honey sesame chicken that's deep-fried and smothered in a sweet and zesty sauce. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions, if desired.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
1015 Calories
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.
Ingredients
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold water
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup cornstarch
¾ cup all-purpose flour
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
