Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken - Holiday Recipes

Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken

Skip the take-out and make your very own Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken with simple and easy ingredients you already have in your pantry!

Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken

Course: Main CourseCuisine: ChineseKeyword: chicken, chinese food, dinner, easy recipesServings: 6

Ingredients
For the chicken

1. 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
2. 2 eggs
3. salt and pepper
4. 1/2 cup flour
5. 1/2 cup cornstarch
6. oil for frying

For the sauce

1. 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
2. 1/4 cup honey
3. 1/2 cup soy sauce
4. 1/2 cup ketchup*
5. 3 tablespoons brown sugar**
6. 1/4 cup rice vinegar
7. 1 tablespoon sesame oil
8. 2 teaspoons cornstarch
9. 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
10. 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken

Instructions

1. Whisk the eggs and add them to a bowl with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Combine flour with 1/2 cup of cornstarch to a bowl.
3. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then into the flour. Repeat the process with all of the chicken.
4. Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F
5. When oil is hot, add about 8 peice of chicken at a time and cook for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Repeat with all of the chicken.
6. Drain the chicken on a paper towel lined plate.
7. Meanwhile, while the chicken cooks, combine the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in a bowl.
8. Heat the tablespoon of sesame of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook garlic for 30 seconds then add the sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until just thickened.
9. Add the chicken and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve immediately.