Honey Sesame Chicken

 

Honey Sesame Chicken is a Chinese take-out classic that’s packed with flavor!   This sesame chicken is crispy chicken pieces tossed in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce.

 

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite size pieces
2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup honey
3 Tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp white vinegar
3 Tbsp finely chopped yellow onion
1 clove garlic , finely minced
1 1/2 tsp finely grated ginger
Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1 cup + 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 Tbsp cold water
Vegetable oil , for frying
1 tsp baking powder
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Chopped green onions , for garnish (optional)

1 lb broccoli

 

Direction:

Step 1:    In a small bowl combine chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, onion, garlic, ginger, sesame and season with salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk together 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch with 1 1/2 Tbsp cold water until well blended.

    

 

Step 2:    Pour vegetable oil into a large cast iron dutch oven, filling pot about 1 1/2-inches deep and heat oil to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a shallow dish until well blended. Pour remaining 1 cup cornstarch into a separate shallow dish, add in baking powder and whisk well to blend. Dip chicken pieces into egg followed by cornstarch and toss pieces to evenly coat in cornstarch.

 

Step 3:    Carefully place 1/3 of the chicken pieces into preheated oil and cook for 5 – 7 minutes until golden, turning once during cooking.  Using skimmer, remove fried chicken from oil and transfer to a paper towel lined cookie sheet to drain excess oil. Repeat process with remaining chicken working in two more batches.

 

Step 4:   Put all drained fried chicken back into the pot and add with sauce.  Mix well and add broccoli.   Stir Fry for 1 minute.  Add corn starch water mixture.  Mix well.

    

 

Serve warm over white or brown rice garnished with green onions if desired.