Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, egg, 1 cup water, and 2 tablespoons of oil.

Step 2

Add the chicken to the batter and stir.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat your oil over medium high heat.

Step 4

Add the chicken in batches and fry for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.

Step 5

Remove the chicken and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat this until all the chicken is cooked.

Step 6

If you prefer, you can cook the chicken in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes until browned.

Step 7

In another large skillet, add the bell peppers and green beans and cook over medium-high heat until the bell peppers just start to soften.

Step 8

Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 9

In the skillet, add the red pepper flakes, garlic, water, sugar, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar.

Step 10

Whisk over medium-high heat until it comes to a bubble. Continue to cook and whisk for 5 minutes or until the sauce reduces a little and becomes thicker.

Step 11

Combine one tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cold water and whisk into the bubbling sauce.

Step 12

Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 13

Toss the fried chicken pieces and veggies into the sauce.

Step 14

Garnish with sesame seeds.

Step 15

Serve over rice.