Sticky Sesame Chicken Bites
Enjoy crispy, tender chicken bites coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce, perfect for a flavorful appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Batter
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup cold water (plus more as needed)
Sauce
- 0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Frying
- 4 cups vegetable oil (or canola oil)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Make batter: whisk flour, cornstarch, egg, and water until thick and smooth.
- Coat chicken in batter, then fry at 325°F for 4-5 mins until golden. Drain on rack.
- Prepare sauce: combine soy, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and slurry; cook until thickened. Stir in sesame oil.
- Increase oil to 375°F, fry chicken again for 1-2 mins for crispiness. Toss chicken in sauce, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.
Notes
Double fry for extra crunch and serve immediately for best texture.