Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

⅓ cup raw honey

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

½ cup cold water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

½ teaspoon salt

1 ¼ teaspoons salt

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¾ teaspoon garlic powder

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1 pound skinless

boneless chicken breasts

cut into 1-inch pieces

1 egg

¾ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup cold water

½ cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons avocado oil

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

peanut oil for frying

½ tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Mix honey tomato paste apple cider vinegar Sriracha sauce and sesame oil together in a medium bowl.

Step 2

Combine cold water cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl; mix well. Add to honey sauce mixture and mix well. Set aside until needed.

Step 3

Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder over chicken.

Step 4

Whisk egg in a large bowl. Add remaining salt and garlic powder and mix well. Mix in flour. Combine water and cornstarch in a bowl; add to egg mixture and mix well. Add avocado oil and baking powder; mix well.

Step 5

Pour 3 inches of peanut oil into the bottom of a wide deep pot and heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 6

Place 1/2 of the chicken pieces into the batter mixture and turn to coat. Scoop tablespoonfuls of chicken and batter into the hot oil. Do not crowd the chicken. Fry in batches until chicken pieces are golden brown and no longer pink in the centers about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Check oil temperature between batches.

Step 7

Pour honey sauce mixture into a large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes. Add all chicken pieces to the sauce; turn to coat. Sprinkle on sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information

Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 1015.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.9g 32%

Carbohydrates: 45.6g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 16.7g

Fat: 86.9g 134%

Saturated Fat: 12.2g 61%

Cholesterol: 74.1mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 281.6IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.6mg 74%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 2.2mg 4%

Folate: 41.5mcg 10%

Calcium: 90.8mg 9%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 21.8mg 8%

Potassium: 228.6mg 6%

Sodium: 1124.7mg 45%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 20%

Calories From Fat: 781.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.