Sesame Chicken Bits
Crispy, golden perfection meets sweet and savory indulgence in this irresistible Sesame Chicken Bits recipe. Bite-sized pieces of tender chicken are coated in a flavorful cornstarch and flour mixture, fried to crunchy perfection, and then tossed in a sticky, aromatic sesame sauce infused with honey, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, this dish delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or served alongside fluffy steamed rice for a complete meal, these sesame chicken bites are easy to make with just 20 minutes of prep time. Bring restaurant-quality Chinese-inspired flavors right to your table with this crave-worthy recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 pieces green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the cornstarch and flour together. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and soy sauce.
Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat it in the cornstarch-flour mixture. Place the coated chicken pieces on a plate.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
To make the sauce, combine the honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
In a separate small bowl, mix the remaining tablespoon of water with the teaspoon of cornstarch to make a slurry. Stir this into the sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Toss the fried chicken pieces in the sauce until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the dish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or as an appetizer and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 517.7 g | 664% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.7 g | 388% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 758 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 1650 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.0 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.3 g | ||
| Protein | 164.4 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1678 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
