Description
Honey Sesame Chicken is a delicious and quick dish featuring tender bite-sized chicken thighs fried to golden perfection and coated in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce. The combination of honey, soy sauce, and sesame oil delivers a perfect balance of flavors, making it an ideal weeknight dinner that pairs beautifully with rice or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4-5 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2” cubes
- 2 tablespoons potato starch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup avocado oil for frying
Sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Garnish
- Green onions
- Cilantro
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Combine honey, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, and soy sauce in a bowl and set aside.
- Season the chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into 2-inch cubes. Place in a bowl and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Add potato starch to the seasoned chicken, cover with a lid, and shake well to evenly coat all pieces.
- Heat the oil: Heat ¼ cup of avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for shallow frying.
- Fry the chicken: Fry the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet. Cook until golden and cooked through, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- Reduce oil: Remove remaining oil from the skillet using a paper towel, leaving a thin layer for sautéing.
- Finish the dish: Return the fried chicken to the skillet, pour in the prepared sauce, and sauté together for 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens and caramelizes, coating the chicken evenly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds over the chicken before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Shallow frying in a skillet is essential to achieve a crispy exterior while keeping the chicken juicy.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to ensure even cooking and proper browning.
- Adjust the sweetness or acidity of the sauce by adding more honey or ketchup according to your taste preferences.
- Serve this dish with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
