Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken

Skip the take-out and make your very own Homemade Crispy Sesame Chicken with simple and easy ingredients you already have in your pantry!

Ingredients
For the chicken

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 eggs
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• oil for frying

For the sauce

• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup*
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar**
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Whisk the eggs and add them to a bowl with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Combine flour with 1/2 cup of cornstarch to a bowl.
3. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, then into the flour. Repeat the process with all of the chicken.
4. Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees F
5. When oil is hot, add about 8 peice of chicken at a time and cook for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Repeat with all of the chicken.
6. Drain the chicken on a paper towel lined plate.
7. Meanwhile, while the chicken cooks, combine the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in a bowl.
8. Heat the tablespoon of sesame of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook garlic for 30 seconds then add the sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until just thickened.
9. Add the chicken and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve immediately.

Original Source : Served from Scratch

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