Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• Oil for frying
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp minced fresh garlic
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup soy sauce (reduced sodium if possible)
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Place the eggs, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine.
2. Place the flour and ½ cup of cornstarch in a shallow bowl or on a plate. Stir to combine.
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°F.
5. Add 7–8 pieces of chicken to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
6. Drain the chicken on paper towels.
7. While the chicken is cooking, combine the honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in a bowl.
8. Heat the teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the honey sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3–4 minutes or until just thickened.
9. Add the crispy chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve.