Sesame Chicken with Honey Dip
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, this Sesame Chicken with Honey Dip is the perfect fusion of crunch and sweetness. Tender chicken strips are coated in a seasoned breadcrumb and sesame seed mixture, then fried to perfection for a satisfyingly crispy exterior. The real magic lies in the honey dipping sauce—a tantalizing blend of sweet honey, savory soy sauce, tangy rice vinegar, and just a hint of chili heat. Ready in just 35 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish makes an ideal appetizer, party snack, or even a fun weeknight dinner. Serve it warm, and let the dipping begin!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 2 pieces egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips, about 1/2 inch wide.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour and cornstarch mixed together, one with beaten eggs and 2 tablespoons of water, and one with breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, garlic powder, salt, and pepper mixed together.
Dredge each chicken strip first in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat in the breadcrumb-sesame mixture. Ensure the strips are evenly coated and set aside on a plate.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the prepared chicken strips in batches for about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
While the chicken is frying, prepare the honey dip by combining honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili flakes in a small bowl. Mix well until smooth.
Serve the sesame chicken strips warm with the honey dip on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.8 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 37.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 167 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 1084 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.0 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 444 mg | 9% | |
*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.
