My hubby always says my version is better than take out!
Welcome to a culinary journey that promises to elevate your dining experience – the Baked Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe. In this article, we will guide you through each step, from preparing the ingredients to creating a dish that will impress even the most discerning palate.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chicken breasts, diced | 4 |
| Eggs | 3 |
| Cornstarch | 1 cup |
| Salt and pepper to taste | As needed |
| Canola oil | 1/4 cup |
| Soy sauce | 3/4 cup |
| Honey | 3/4 cup |
| Ketchup | 1/2 cup |
| Rice wine vinegar | 1/2 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/3-1/2 cup |
| Minced garlic | 1 teaspoon |
| Sesame oil | 1 teaspoon |
| Cornstarch | 1 tablespoon |
| Additional sesame seeds for garnish | As desired |
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Grease Baking Dish:
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Season Chicken:
- Season 4 diced chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare Coating:
- In two separate bowls, place 1 cup of cornstarch in one and beat 3 large eggs in the other.
- Dip each piece of chicken in cornstarch, then in the beaten eggs, and back into the cornstarch. Alternatively, you can shake the chicken in a bag to coat evenly.
- Brown Chicken:
- Heat 1/4 cup of canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the coated chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer to Baking Dish:
- Transfer the browned chicken to the greased baking dish.
- Prepare Sauce:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 3/4 cup soy sauce, 3/4 cup honey, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar, 1/3-1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
- Pour Sauce Over Chicken:
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake:
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, ideally stirring every 15 minutes to coat it in the sauce.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired before serving.
