Description
These Spicy Sesame Chicken Bites are crispy, juicy, and tossed in a bold chili-garlic sauce with a touch of sweetness and sesame for a crave-worthy appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dip chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, then coat in the flour mixture. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate pan, heat sesame oil and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, honey (or brown sugar), and rice vinegar. Stir and let simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust chili garlic sauce to taste depending on your spice preference.
- For extra crunch, double-fry the chicken.
- Serve with steamed rice or over noodles for a complete meal.
- Can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg