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Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken with Crunchy Seeds

Easy crispy honey sesame chicken with crunchy seeds for a quick and flavorful dinner.

Try this easy crispy honey sesame chicken with crunchy seeds recipe. Perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner with a delightful crunch.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
0s
Total time
25m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 150 g skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 30 ml vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger fresh minced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sunflower seeds toasted
  • 1 piece spring onion sliced

Origins

Asia

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Place the cornstarch in a shallow bowl and toss the chicken pieces until evenly coated.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  4. Add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to develop a crispy crust.
  5. Flip the chicken pieces and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger to make the sauce.
  7. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  8. For the sauce mixture into the same skillet and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  9. Return the chicken pieces to the skillet and toss well to coat them evenly with the sauce.
  10. Add the toasted sesame seeds and toasted sunflower seeds to the skillet and stir to combine for a crunchy texture.
  11. Transfer the honey sesame chicken to a serving plate and garnish with sliced spring onion.
  12. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your crispy honey sesame chicken with crunchy seeds.

Tips

  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to get a crispy crust.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying chicken pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • Use low sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed white rice
  • stir-fried vegetables
  • simple green salad

Enjoy this crispy honey sesame chicken with crunchy seeds as a quick, tasty meal that combines sweet and savory flavors with a delightful crunch.


Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1
  • Sodium (g): 0.5
  • Sugar (g): 8
  • Fat (g): 8
  • Carbohydrates (g): 12
  • Protein (g): 22
  • Calories: 210
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.06
  • Saturated Fat (g): 1.5

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