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 than your usual honey-glazed sesame chicken recipes.
Why We Love This Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
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 and spicy, sticky and 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.
Variations on Sesame Honey Chicken
If you don’t have access to coconut flour, regular all-purpose flour works just as well. You can also make this recipe with chicken thigh pieces if you prefer.
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover honey sesame chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze honey sesame chicken in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
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!
More Chinese Takeout Favorites We Love
- Orange Chicken
- Kung Pao Chicken
- Teriyaki Chicken
- Cashew Chicken
- Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Szechuan Chicken
- Pineapple Chicken
- Bourbon Chicken
- General Tso’s Chicken
- Hunan Chicken
- Mandarin Chicken
Top Reader Review
“You’re so right, the sauce on this chicken was incredible! Such a great recipe!” – Steph
Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1 pound
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup cold water
- 2½ tablespoons coconut flour or regular flour
- 4½ tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
For the Sauce
- â…“ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour or regular flour
- â…“ cup water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Cut chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces.3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 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.2 large eggs, 1½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2½ tablespoons coconut flour, ½ cup cold water
- In a nonstick frying pan, add the coconut oil and let it melt on medium heat.4½ tablespoons coconut oil
- 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.3 tablespoons sesame oil
For the Glaze
- In a small saucepan add the honey, tomato sauce, ginger, garlic, chili powder, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and coconut flour.⅓ cup honey, 1 tablespoon tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- Mix everything well until all lumps are removed.
- Bring to a simmer, then add water.â…“ cup 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!2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Notes
- 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.
- 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.
- I prefer my honey glazed sesame chicken plain with some rice, but by all means add some chives on top if you like.
- This healthier version of honey glazed sesame chicken is best served over a hot bowl of steamed basmati rice.Â
How to Make Honey Sesame Chicken Step by Step
Cut the Chicken: Cut 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into small bite-sized pieces.
Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs. Then add 1½ tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce ½ cup of cold water. Add 2½ tablespoons of 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
Cook the Chicken: In a nonstick frying pan add 4½ tablespoons of 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.
Sear the Chicken: After you’ve removed your last batch from the pan, add 3 tablespoons of 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.
Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan add ⅓ cup of honey, 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt and 1 tablespoon of coconut flour.
Sauce the Chicken: Mix everything well until all lumps are removed. Bring to a simmer, then add â…“ cup of water. Cook for 8 minutes on medium-high heat until the sauce has slightly thickened. Pour it over the chicken, add 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds, mix well, and enjoy!
April says
Hi, I was wondering if the 1 tsp of ground ginger is fresh ginger or from the spice aisle? I would hate to over do the ginger. Thanks!
Becky Hardin says
You can use either one!