Sesame Chicken Bites

Chicken bites with a glossy lacquered coating, sprinkled with crunchy sesame seeds. The meat stays juicy under a syrupy glaze balanced between salty soy and sweet honey.

• Prep time: 20 min
• Cook time: 15 min
• Difficulty: Medium
• Calories: 554
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 29 g
• Fat: 32 g

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken cutlet ( in 2cm cubes )
• 50 g Corn starch
• 30 g Wheat flour
• 1 piece Egg ( beaten )
• 750 ml Peanut oil ( for frying )
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 2 piece Garlic ( finely minced )
• 1 tsp Ginger powder
• 2 tbsp Sesame seed
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil

Instructions

1. Poultry preparation

   Cut the chicken breasts into even 2 cm cubes. In a mixing bowl, lightly beat the egg with a fork.

2. Dry coating

   Dip the pieces in the egg, then in the flour and cornstarch mixture. Shake off the excess: the coating should be thin and matte.

3. Frying the bites

   Plunge the chicken into peanut oil at 180°C. Remove once the crust is firm and turns a light golden color. Drain on paper towels.

4. Glaze reduction

   In a sauté pan, heat the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger. Let it reduce until the mixture becomes syrupy and coats the back of a spoon.

5. Final coating

   Toss the fried chicken into the boiling sauce with the sesame seeds and sesame oil. Stir vigorously until every piece is glossy and sticky.

Chef's tips

• For ultra-tender chicken, don't overcook it in the oil; it will finish heating through in the sauce.
• Cornstarch is key: it provides that specific crispy texture that holds up well to the sauce without getting soggy.

Storage

Eat immediately to maintain crunchiness. Do not freeze once glazed.