Better Than Takeout Chinese Honey Sesame Chicken
White meat chicken is cubed, and coated lightly. It is then browned, and finished in the oven with a sweet and tangy sauce. This Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe is a keeper and will have your family wanting seconds.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chicken, chinese, honey chicken, sesame chicken
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 567cal
Cost: $7
large skillet
2-quart casserole dish
Sauce pan
Mixing bowl
Chicken
- 2 pounds white meat chicken raw, cubed
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons oil your choice*
Honey Sauce
- 8 tablespoons honey
- 5 tablespoons ketchup
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons corn starch mix with 2 tablespoons warm water
In a bowl, mix cubed chicken with the 1 cup of corn starch; coat thoroughly.
Heat a skillet with oil and pan fry chicken until slightly golden brown but NOT fully cooked (about 3-5 minutes).
In a large bowl mix sauce ingredients. Pour ingredients into a saucepan, and heat until it just bubbles form. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once chicken is done being browned, place it in a greased baking dish and pour the sauce over it.
Bake at 375° F. for 25 minutes uncovered.
Garnish chicken with toasted sesame seeds and green onion before serving.
Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Storing leftovers
Refrigerator
If you want to store your Honey Sesame Chicken in the refrigerator, just follow these easy steps.
- Allow chicken to fully cool.
- Place chicken in a microwave-safe bowl with an airtight lid.
- This chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for best flavor.
- To reheat, microwave until warm. Chicken may be a bit soggy after reheating.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 567cal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 1090mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg