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Honey Sesame Chicken

Irresistible Honey Sesame Chicken You'll Crave Again and Again

This homemade Honey Sesame Chicken brings sweet honey and spicy hot sauce together for an irresistible dish you'll love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances the flavor of the chicken.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adds a little kick to the mix.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Keeps the batter moist and adds richness.
  • 1 cup Gluten-free all-purpose flour Perfect for those avoiding gluten.
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Helps create a crunchy texture when frying.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Lightens the batter for a fluffier bite.
  • 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into strips for even cooking.

For the Vegetables

  • 1 medium Yellow bell pepper Adds sweetness and a pop of color.
  • 1 cup Green beans Provides crunch and freshness.

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil Used for frying.
  • ½ cup Honey The key ingredient.
  • 2 tablespoons Hot sauce Gives a delightful spicy kick.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar Adds a tangy depth.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Brightens up the flavors.
  • ¼ cup Filtered water Helps in achieving the perfect sauce consistency.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (for sauce) Thickens the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds For garnish and added crunch.

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Crack an egg into a bowl, whisk with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, cornstarch, and baking soda.
  • Dip chicken strips into egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken strips for 6-7 minutes.
  • In another pan, heat olive oil and stir-fry yellow bell pepper and green beans for 5 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, water, and cornstarch, heat until thickened.
  • Combine fried chicken strips and vegetables with the sauce, warm for 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Notes

For best texture, store chicken separately from sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken dinner, easy recipe, gluten-free, Homemade, Honey Sesame Chicken, weeknight meal
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