Description
Craving that sweet, sticky, crispy takeout-style chicken at home? This **Honey Sesame Chicken** recipe is a quick dinner win you’ll want on repeat. Juicy golden chicken bites are tossed in a homemade honey-soy glaze with garlic, sesame oil, and a hint of tang. Serve it over rice or noodles for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or easy dinner ideas, this dish delivers bold flavor with pantry ingredients and zero takeout guilt.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 large egg
¼ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Neutral oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
2. Beat the egg in one bowl and place cornstarch in another. Dip chicken into egg, then coat in cornstarch.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy.
4. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. (Optional) Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and add to the sauce for extra thickness.
6. Toss fried chicken in the warm sauce until well-coated.
7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
8. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
Always coat the chicken evenly in cornstarch to achieve the perfect crunch.
Don’t skip warming the sauce before tossing—it helps it cling better to the chicken.
Store sauce and chicken separately if prepping ahead to preserve crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked chicken
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: easy dinner, honey chicken, takeout at home, sesame chicken, quick dinner, Asian recipe