In the realm of Asian-inspired cuisine, few dishes possess the crowd-pleasing allure of Honey Sesame Chicken. This delectable recipe tickles the taste buds with its blend of sweet honey, tangy soy sauce, and aromatic sesame seeds.
At the heart of this dish lies succulent pieces of tender chicken, marinated to perfection. The marinade includes a flavourful mixture of honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. This marinade infuses the chicken with irresistible sweetness but also imparts depth and complexity to every bite.
Once marinated, the chicken is coated in a light dusting of cornstarch or flour, creating a delicate crust that caramelizes beautifully when cooked. The pieces are then flash-fried to golden perfection, locking in their juiciness and imbuing them with a delightful crunch that contrasts perfectly with the tender interior.
But the magic doesn’t stop there. After frying, the chicken is tossed in a sticky, glossy sauce. The sauce is made from a tantalizing combination of honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. This sauce adds two things, firstly a luscious sheen to the chicken. Secondly it also infuses it with an irresistible blend of sweet and tangy flavours that dance on the palate.
To elevate the dish even further, a generous sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds is added, imparting a nutty aroma and satisfying crunch that takes the Honey Sesame Chicken to new heights of culinary excellence.
Whether served as a hearty main course alongside steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables or enjoyed as a crowd-pleasing appetizer at your next gathering, Honey Sesame Chicken never fails to impress. Its winning combination of bold flavours, contrasting textures, and aromatic spices ensures that it remains a beloved favourite among food enthusiasts of all ages.
So, why not embark on a culinary adventure and treat yourself to the irresistible allure of Honey Sesame Chicken? With its amazing blend of sweet and savoury flavours, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. Everybody around my table loves it.
Honey Sesame Chicken is a fast simple dish that both children and adults love. The sweet flavour of the honey with the slight crunch of the sesame seeds makes this a superb main dish. Not to mention the gloriously sticky fingers including when easting these. I prefer to use chicken thighs for this dish and the fat content keeps the meat moist on the inside. I serve these with home made fries and Yankee Onion Rings for a lovely naughty meal. Then again naughty is nice!! This is one of the dishes that I always prepare for a bbq as this works so well over charcoal.
Honey Sesame Chicken
A tantalizing aroma and irresistible crunch of Honey Sesame Chicken, a culinary masterpiece that marries sweet honey with aromatic sesame seeds. If you haven't tried these then it's time to indulge your senses in the perfect harmony of sweet and tangy flavours as you savour each succulent bite of Honey Sesame Chicken, a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights.
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Add to CollectionServings: 4 people
Calories: 218kcal
Ingredients
- 20 pieces chicken
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 inch ginger peel/finely slice
- 2 cloves garlic peel/mince
- 4 oz sesame seeds
- salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the skin from the chicken pieces if you want to reduce fat and season with salt and pepper.20 pieces chicken, salt, ground pepper
- Add the honey, soy sauce, ginger and garlic to a zip lock bag and add the chicken. Carefully shake the bag to make sure all of the chicken is coated and then place in the fridge to marinade for at least 1 hour.3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 inch ginger, 2 cloves garlic
- Add a layer of of aluminium foil underneath the baking tray grill to make clean-up easier.
- Transfer the chicken to the baking tray
- Drizzle with a little of the marinade and sprinkle a liberal amount of sesame seeds on each piece.4 oz sesame seeds
- Bake in a 325F (160C) oven for 30 minutes, or until cooked through. Baste during the cooking for even more flavour.
Notes
A fast simple dish that the kids and adults love.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g
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