Name: Easy Honey Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 0.70 lb (300g) boneless chicken thigh or breast; 1 egg white; 1 cup corn/potato starch; Oil for frying; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp garlic paste; ¼ tsp baking soda; ½ tsp sugar; ¼ tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp brown or white sugar; 1 tbsp vinegar; 3 tbsp water; 2–3 spring onions, chopped; 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 

Ingredients

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Chicken & Marinade:

0.70 lb (300g) boneless chicken thigh or breast

1 egg white

1 cup corn/potato starch

Oil for frying

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp light soy sauce

1 tsp garlic paste

¼ tsp baking soda

½ tsp sugar

¼ tsp black pepper

Sauce:

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp light soy sauce

2 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp brown or white sugar

1 tbsp vinegar

3 tbsp water

To Finish:

2–3 spring onions, chopped

2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mix all marinade ingredients and marinate for 15 minutes.

Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

Add egg white to marinated chicken, then coat with starch, shaking off excess.

Heat oil to 350°F. Deep-fry chicken for 2–3 mins until golden. Set aside.

In a wok, bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat.

Add chicken, toss to coat. Stir in sesame seeds and spring onions.

Garnish and serve immediately—perfect with steamed rice or noodles!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins

Nutrition

Calories: 396 per serving
Sodium: 1884mg per serving
Carbohydrates: 26g per serving
Protein: 39g per serving