{"id":"61144d5b-b28e-4502-ae3f-89403ce9c518","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/61144d5b-b28e-4502-ae3f-89403ce9c518","source_url":"https://www.littlespicejar.com/honey-sesame-chicken/","title":"Honey Sesame Chicken","description":"Sweet and Sticky Honey Sesame Chicken! A classic sesame chicken recipe made easy and no frying required! It's one of our favorite ways to eat chicken on weeknights and such an easy recipe!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://www.littlespicejar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Honey-Sesame-Chicken-10.jpg","archive":{"provider":"wayback","snapshot_url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260521101526id_/https://www.littlespicejar.com/honey-sesame-chicken/","original_url":"https://www.littlespicejar.com/honey-sesame-chicken/","captured_at":"2026-05-21T10:15:26.000Z"},"ingredients":[{"text":"1¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders (breasts, or thighs)","item":"boneless skinless chicken tenders","quantity":1.25,"unit":"lb","preparation":"breasts, or thighs"},{"text":"1 tablespoon water","item":"water","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce","item":"low sodium soy sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon baking soda","item":"baking soda","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons egg whites","item":"egg whites","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon white pepper","item":"white pepper","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons rice flour or corn starch","item":"rice flour or corn starch","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Oil (for cooking)","item":"Oil","preparation":"for cooking"},{"text":"2 tablespoons honey","item":"honey","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce","item":"low sodium soy sauce","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoon ketchup","item":"ketchup","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil","item":"toasted sesame oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons brown sugar","item":"brown sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon rice vinegar","item":"rice vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic (grated)","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"grated"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)","item":"red pepper flakes","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or more to taste"},{"text":"Sesame seeds (for serving)","item":"Sesame seeds","preparation":"for serving"},{"text":"Prepared rice (for serving)","item":"Prepared rice","preparation":"for serving"},{"text":"Steamed broccoli (for serving)","item":"Steamed broccoli","preparation":"for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"VELVET THE CHICKEN: Cut the chicken into small, bite-sized pieces (roughly ¾ inch). To a large bowl, add the chicken, water, soy sauce, kosher salt, baking soda, egg white, white pepper, and egg whites. Stir to combine."},{"number":2,"text":"COAT: Then add the rice flour or corn starch to the same bowl and stir to coat all of the chicken evenly."},{"number":3,"text":"SAUCE: in a small bowl or measuring cup, combine all the ingredients for the sauce. Add 1 tablespoon of water and stir together until most of the brown sugar dissolves."},{"number":4,"text":"FRY: add 2 tablespoons of oil to a deep large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ½ of the chicken ones the oil is hot and cook on one side undisturbed for 2-3 minutes before flipping and cooking the other side for another 2-5 minutes. When the chicken is golden and cooked, remove to a plate. Add more oil as need and cook the remaining chicken in batches. Remove all the chicken from the pan."},{"number":5,"text":"TOSS: Drop the skillet temperature to medium low. Stir and pour the prepared sauce into the pan and when it starts to sizzle, add the crispy chicken pieces back to the skillet. Stir to combine so that all the chicken is coated in the sauce. Remove from heat. Top with tons of sesame seeds."},{"number":6,"text":"SERVE: over a bed of fluffy rice with steamed broccoli on the side. Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T08:25:28.818925+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T08:25:28.818925+00:00"}