Honey sesame chicken is so easy to make and so much better than takeout! Pan-fried bites of chicken are coated in the most delicious savory honey glaze, then topped with sesame seeds.
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.
⅓ 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
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Notes
This recipe was contributed by Michaella at Well + Yum.
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.
Storage: Store honey sesame chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.