One of our favorite meats when eating out at a chinese buffet is the sesame chicken. The sweet and crispy chicken paired with some fried rice or lo mein just hits the spot. This recipe uses the same batter and instructions as our Orange Peel Chicken but a different sauce. Here’s our take on this dish: Honey Sesame Chicken
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From the TREAT$ kitchen
Honey Sesame Chicken
Batch size
Yield
This recipe 4-6 servings
Ingredients
Recommended Equipment
- Silicone spoon *
- Large nonstick pan or wok
- Deep fryer or large pot for frying
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk cornstarch, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking powder, 1 egg white, ¼ cup soy sauce, ½ tsp sesame oil, and cold water until smooth like a paint-consistency. Coat chicken evenly.
- Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and drain. (For extra crispiness, raise oil to 375°F and fry again 30–45 seconds until deeply golden, remove and drain.)
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together ½ cup honey, ¼ cup brown sugar, soy sauce, ¼ cup rice vinegar, 3 tbsp ketchup, chicken broth, 1 clove garlic, and 1 tsp grated ginger.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and turns glossy, about 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp butter until fully melted and incorporated.
- Toss fried chicken in sauce until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the finished product. Top with sliced green onions for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately with our fried rice or lo mein noodles!
Notes
- Chili flakes can be added if you want a little spice.
- Add a splash of water if it thickens too much after tossing
TREAT$ by Emoni · treatsbyemoni.com
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