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Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe Easy Sticky Glaze for Dinner

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A quick and easy crispy honey sesame chicken with a sticky, sweet glaze and toasted sesame seeds, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying (canola or peanut oil recommended)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted sesame oil preferred)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together the flour and cornstarch. In another bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
  3. Coat each chicken piece in the flour-cornstarch mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and coat again in the flour mixture. Place coated pieces on a plate without touching.
  4. Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet to about 1 inch deep and heat over medium-high to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. In a small saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, stirring, until the glaze thickens and becomes sticky, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Toss the fried chicken in the warm glaze until evenly coated, being gentle to keep the crust crisp.
  9. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for better coating. Maintain oil temperature around 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt chicken. Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature steady. Coat chicken with glaze immediately after frying to keep crispiness. If glaze thickens too much, thin with a splash of water. Avoid burning garlic and ginger in glaze.

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