High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Sesame Chicken

Total time50 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time25 min

4.5

(15)

High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Sesame Chicken

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

For the batter

½ cup cornstarch
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ cup cold water
1 large egg

For frying

⅓ cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed

For the sauce

⅓ cup soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp cornstarch
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp vegetable oil

For serving

2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3 scallions, thinly sliced
steamed white rice, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels, then season with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil, and 2 tsp cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set the sauce aside.

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