Takeout Sesame Chicken

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon white pepper

3 eggs

2 to 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/8 cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1/4 cup green onions (sliced (optional)

Directions

Slice the 2 boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon white pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk 3 eggs.

Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated. Set aside on a tray or plate.

In a large pot or deep saucepan, pour in 2 to 4 cups vegetable oil, enough to reach about 2 inches deep. Heat the oil to 350°F (177°C).

Working in small batches, fry the coated chicken pieces for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

While the chicken is frying, in a bowl whisk together 3/4 cup water, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/8 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon ground ginger. Set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil with 1 tablespoon minced garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute.

Pour in the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.

Add the fried chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and cook for 1 more minute to heat through.

Serve immediately. Garnish with 1/4 cup green onions, if using.

Nutrition

• Calories: 476 kcal
• Total Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 159 mg
• Sodium: 2054 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 77 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 54 g
• Protein: 20 g