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Baked Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

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This Baked Honey Sesame Chicken recipe features tender bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a crispy cornstarch and egg batter, pan-seared to golden perfection, then baked in a sticky, sweet, and savory honey sesame sauce. Perfectly balanced with soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic, this dish is an easy weeknight favorite that delivers comforting Asian-inspired flavors with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch, divided
  • 3 large eggs, slightly beaten
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup canola oil

Honey Sesame Sauce

  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Garnish

  • Additional sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Chicken: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Coat the Chicken: Set out two separate bowls—one with cornstarch and the other with beaten eggs. Dip each chicken piece first into the cornstarch, then coat in the egg mixture, and dip back into the cornstarch to form a double coating. Alternatively, place the chicken in a large gallon-size bag with cornstarch and shake to coat evenly.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook until they are golden brown on all sides. Once browned, transfer the chicken to a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  4. Make and Add the Sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth. Pour this sauce evenly over the browned chicken in the baking dish.
  5. Bake and Coat: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Every 15 minutes, remove the dish and stir the chicken pieces gently to ensure they are thoroughly coated with the sauce for maximum flavor and a sticky glaze.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Once baked, sprinkle additional sesame seeds over the chicken before serving to add a nutty crunch and visual appeal.

Notes

  • You can use a gallon-size bag to coat the chicken in cornstarch easily and with less mess.
  • Stirring the chicken every 15 minutes while baking ensures even sauce coating and prevents sticking.
  • Adjust the sweetness or tanginess of the sauce by modifying honey or rice wine vinegar to taste.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
  • Make sure to cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.

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