Sweet and Sticky Sesame Chicken Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • ΒΌ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 cup + 2 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
  • 1 pound chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, brown sugar, vinegar, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch together until smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside.
  2. Combine the flour and remaining cornstarch in a large bowl, then prepare a second bowl with the beaten eggs. Working in batches, toss the chicken in the egg to coat completely. Once coated in egg, toss the chicken pieces in flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until flour sizzles immediately when dropped into the oil. Add the chicken, working in batches so as not to crowd the skillet, and fry until golden brown on each side. Remove the chicken and place on a paper towel to drain.
  4. To serve, sprinkle sesame seeds on the chicken, then top with scallions to serve.
  5. Heat a wok or skillet over medium heat and add the prepared sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss until completely coated and warmed through.
  7. While hot, sprinkle sesame seeds on the chicken, then top with scallions to serve.