Honey Sesame Chicken
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Honey Sesame Chicken
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This Asian inspired recipe features chicken that is lightly fried with a flavorful coating and then tossed in a quick and easy honey sesame sauce that’s sweet, sticky, and delicious. It’s a 30 minute family dinner that everyone will love.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 pounds chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or other oil for frying
For the sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chile paste
- 3 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
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Instructions
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, soy sauce, water, and sesame oil from the first list until smooth.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and then place in a zip top bag or container. Pour in flour mixture and toss until all pieces are completely coated with the mixture. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
- In a small sauce pan whisk together chicken broth, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste and garlic. Heat over medium high heat stirring regularly until it comes to a simmer.
- Mix the cornstarch and water together until smooth and slowly stir it in the simmering sauce. Let simmer for about 30-60 seconds longer and then turn off heat. Sauce should coat the back of a spoon. The longer it simmers the thicker it will become.
- In a large skillet, heat the frying oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, drop in the chicken pieces in a single layer on the bottom of the pan. You will likely need to do the chicken in 2-3 batches so that you don't over crowd the pan.Cook chicken 3-4 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook 2-3 minutes on the second side. Each side should be golden brown and 165˚F internal temp once done.
- Remove chicken from the oil to a paper towel lined plate and repeat until all the chicken is cooked.
- Once you have finished cooking the chicken, toss the chicken with the sauce to coat completely. Then garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitutions:
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
- How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments, or cover with tin foil and place into the oven to reheat.
- Chicken – You can slice up any type of boneless skinless chicken with equally delicious results.
- Sesame Oil – Use either toasted or untoasted sesame oil.
- Chicken Broth – I prefer the flavor of chicken broth, but veggie broth, chicken stock, or even water will work.
- Rice Wine Vinegar – This is a lightly flavored vinegar that adds a tang to our sauce. In a pinch you could also use white wine or apple cider vinegar with tasty results. You can find rice vinegar in the Asian ingredient section of your grocery store.
- Garlic – Either finely mince 3 cloves of fresh garlic or use a prepared garlic paste to save a little time.
- Cooking Oil – Vegetable, canola, or grapeseed will work to fry up the chicken pieces.
- Sesame Seeds – You can buy them pre-toasted, or do it really quickly yourself by stirring them in a warm skillet until they smell nutty and appear golden.
- in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- in the freezer up to a month
Nutrition Information
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Calories
498kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
146mg
(49%)
Sodium
1117mg
(47%)
Potassium
916mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
71IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 498kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1117mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 916mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 71IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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