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Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

  • Becky Hardin
  • April 16, 2019
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    Honey Sesame Chicken is a must make easy chicken recipe. Crispy. Check. Spicy. Check. Sweet. Check. Easy. Check. Delicious. DOUBLE CHECK. This honey sesame chicken recipe has it all! The best part? It’s so much healthier that your usual honey glazed sesame chicken recipes.

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    Healthy Sesame Chicken

    Just because this Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe is a bit healthier than the traditional kind doesn’t mean it isn’t just as delicious. 

    Few things can top a sweet n spicy, sticky n tender chicken. These chicken bites have a delicious crispiness that every honey glazed sesame chicken recipe should have. Consider yourself warned though, because this honey chicken is highly, HIGHLY addictive. You’ll find yourself craving it day and night.

    How to Make Sesame Chicken at Home

    Are you guilty of usually enjoying honey sesame chicken dishes only as a takeout or at restaurants? Well let me tell you, this healthier honey glazed sesame chicken recipe is SO much better than takeout. It’s the perfect dinner for company or a cozy night in. Because not a lot of things are as cozy as these crispy sweet n spicy bites of heaven!

    Each bite doesn’t only taste good, but it FEELS good. There’s something extremely satisfying in having your dinner feel like a cheat meal, but knowing that it really isn’t. Instead, this honey glazed sesame chicken is as nutritious as it is delicious! Win win!

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    Honey Sesame Chicken in bowls

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    Every great easy chicken recipe needs an equally great side dish! You can def keep things simple and serve this Easy Sesame Chicken with rice or roasted vegetables, but here are some other favorites we have been craving!

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    Honey Sesame Chicken Batter

    For the batter, the egg and soy sauce will work their magic in tenderizing the chicken. While the coconut flour is the healthier twist that will give the chicken the crispy golden crust that is a game-changer in this dish!

    Sesame Chicken Glaze (Best Sauce Recipe)

    The honey glaze is the perfect combination of sweet n spicy. Once you begin to cook it the initially thin mixture will become sticky and will thicken in consistency. That’s how you’ll know that your sauce is ready!

    The Secret to Crispy Chicken: Frying Twice

    After you’ve fried all the chicken bites once, you will begin making your sauce. That should take about 10 minutes. During this time you will give the chicken bites a second 10-minute round of frying in a little sesame oil to get that delicious and fragrant sesame flavor.

    The second round of frying will also ensure that your chicken is super crispy. On top of that, you’ll add in a generous amount of sesame seeds. This way you’ll get that extra bit of crunch on the outside, while still maintaining the juicy tenderness on the inside.

    Tips for making the Best Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

    1. The best way to make this dish is by cutting the chicken breast into small, bite size pieces. However, if you want to reduce the frying time, cut your chicken into larger pieces.
    2. When frying the chicken make sure that you space them out on the pan and that they’re not touching one another. To do this you will need to fry the chicken in batches.
    3. I prefer my honey glazed sesame chicken plain with some rice, but by all mean add some chives on top if you like.
    4. This healthier version of honey glazed sesame chicken is best served over a hot bowl of steamed basmati rice. 

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    These are, hands down, one of the BEST honey glazed sesame chicken bites ever. Don’t believe me? Try them for yourself and you’ll see!

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    Honey Sesame Chicken is a must make easy chicken recipe. Crispy. Check. Spicy. Check. Sweet. Check. Easy. Check. Delicious. DOUBLE CHECK. This honey sesame chicken recipe has it all! The best part? It’s so much healthier that your usual honey glazed sesame chicken recipes. Few things can top a sweet n spicy, sticky n tender chicken. These chicken bites have a delicious crispiness that every honey glazed sesame chicken recipe should have.

    Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

    Honey Sesame Chicken is a must make easy chicken recipe. Crispy. Check. Spicy. Check. Sweet. Check. Easy. Check. Delicious. DOUBLE CHECK. This honey sesame chicken recipe has it all! The best part? It’s so much healthier that your usual honey glazed sesame chicken recipes.
    5 from 7 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 504kcal
    Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Chicken Recipes

    Ingredients

    For chicken:

    • 3 chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
    • 2 ½ tbsp coconut flour (or regular flour)
    • ½ cup cold water
    • 4 ½ tbsp coconut oil

    For sauce

    • ⅓ cup honey
    • 1 tbsp of tomato sauce
    • 1 tsp ground ginger
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
    • 3 tbsp sesame oil
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp coconut flour (or regular flour)
    • ⅓ cup water
    • 2 tbsp sesame seeds

    Instructions

    For chicken

    • Cut chicken breast into small bite size pieces
    • In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Then add the soy sauce and water. Add the coconut flour and mix well until there are no lumps. Add the chicken in the batter and mix it well. Let it sit for 10 minutes
    • In a nonstick frying pan add the coconut oil and let it melt on medium heat
    • Use tongs to slowly place the chicken in the frying pan. Fry for 4 minutes on each side on medium-high heat or until golden brown. Once fried on each side, place each piece on a cooling rack or kitchen paper. You will have to do this a few times depending on how small your chicken bites are. Make sure that the chicken pieces are not touching one another when frying.
    • After you’ve removed your last batch from the pan, add the sesame oil to the remaining coconut oil. Add all the chicken bites together to fry for 10 minutes on medium heat while you make the honey glaze. Stir often.

    For honey glaze:

    • In a small saucepan add the honey, tomato sauce, ginger, garlic, chilli, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt and coconut flour.
    • Mix everything well until all lumps are removed.
    • Bring to a simmer, then add water.
    • Cook for 8 minutes on medium high heat until the sauce has slightly thickened. Pour it over the chicken, add the sesame seeds, mix well and enjoy!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 931mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    This recipe was contributed by Michaella at Well + Yum.

    Written By: Becky Hardin
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    Comments

    Kathleen Jones says:

    10

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    Donnalyn says:

    Becky, your recipe says to add Sesame Oil to the remaining Coconut Oil in the pan to perform the second fry (step 5), but I don’t see any Sesame Oil called out in the Ingredients list so I have no idea how much to add. Sesame Oil is one strong tasting ingredient so I don’t want to guess. Maybe I just don’t see it. Seems like an important element to Honey Sesame Chicken. Let us know please. Would like to give the recipe a try. Thanks Ps-sorry for the “no” stars.

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      Becky Hardin says:

      SO sorry about that, my mistake! It’s 3 tablespoons. Hope you love the recipe!

      Reply
    Andrea Stallman says:

    You referenced almond flour in your tutorial but the recipe says coconut flour. Which should I use? I’ve never purchased either type. Also, the 1/4 tsp chili — is it chili powder or a different form of chili?

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      Becky Hardin says:

      Hi! I’m only seeing coconut flour listed, but my eyes might be playing tricks on me. And yes that’s chili powder. You can also use regular flour if you prefer!

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        Becky Hardin says:

        I found the mistake in the text, sorry about that! Fixed. Thanks for letting me know 🙂

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    Liz says:

    5 stars
    So flavorful and delicious! I love how easy this is to throw together!

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      Becky Hardin says:

      Yay!

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    Katerina @ diethood .com says:

    5 stars
    mmm..these look and sound SO GOOD!! YUM!!

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      Becky Hardin says:

      Thanks Katerina!!

      Reply
    Rachael Yerkes says:

    5 stars
    This is soooooo great!

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      Becky Hardin says:

      So glad you love it!!

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    Ashley F says:

    5 stars
    This has always been one of my favorite meals and I love that now I can make it just as good at home!

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      Becky Hardin says:

      Hooray!

      Reply
    Steph says:

    5 stars
    You’re so right, the sauce on this chicken was incredible! Such a great recipe!

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      Becky Hardin says:

      So glad you love it!

      Reply
    Erin says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious and super easy to make

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      Becky Hardin says:

      Yay!

      Reply
    Carolyn says:

    Frustrated…. I need the recipe written so I can print it for later use. Can’t find anything to print.

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      Becky Hardin says:

      Hey Carolyn- There’s a print button within the recipe card that will open up a print friendly version of the recipe. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have questions!

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    Sommer says:

    5 stars
    Make this every time I crave takeout!

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      Becky Hardin says:

      SAME!

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