Crispy Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken

Crispy Honey Garlic Sesame Chicken

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 500g (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts), cut into bite-size pieces

• ½ cup cornstarch

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 egg

• Oil for frying

For the Sauce:

• ⅓ cup honey

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

Garnish:

• 1–2 tbsp sesame seeds

• 2 green onions, sliced

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep & Coat

1. Pat chicken dry.

2. In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper.

3. Beat the egg separately.

4. Dip chicken into egg, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.

2️⃣ Fry Until Crispy

1. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

2. Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.

3. Remove and drain on paper towels.

4. For extra crispiness, fry a second time for 1–2 minutes.

3️⃣ Make the Sauce

1. In a pan over medium heat, add honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil.

2. Simmer 2–3 minutes.

3. Stir in cornstarch slurry.

4. Cook until thick and glossy (about 1–2 minutes).

4️⃣ Toss & Finish

1. Add crispy chicken to the sauce.

2. Toss quickly to coat evenly.

3. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

🍽 Serve With:

• Steamed jasmine rice

• Fried rice

• Stir-fried vegetables

• Noodles

🔥 Pro Tips

• Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts.

• Don’t overcrowd the oil while frying.

• Toss chicken in sauce right before serving to keep it crispy.

• Add red pepper flakes or sriracha if you like heat.