Authentic Asian Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe
Shannon
Super juicy chicken encased in a deliciously crispy batter. My crispyhoney sesame chicken recipe is so tasty you'll be making it again and again.The delectable honey flavour is 100% authentic Asian. And the crispy batter is easier to make than you might think.
Slice off any excess fat and cut the chicken into roughly 2.5cm pieces.
In a mixing bowl, add the sliced chicken, garlic powder, white pepper, salt and, water then mix. Place uncovered into the fridge for 20 minutes.
Preparing the Honey Sauce
Add ketchup, sugar, honey and water to a small mixing bowl and whisk until the sugar and salt have dissolved, then set aside.
Crispy Batter
Heat a medium-sized pot with 4-5cm of vegetable (canola) oil until the temperature reaches 180°C (356°F).
While the oil is heating, add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt to a mixing bowl and whisk. Add 7-8 tablespoon of soda water, then give it a light whisk. It's important not to whisk too much, just enough to combine; otherwise, the texture of the chicken may change. And don't worry about any lumps.
Chicken First Fry
Place the chicken into the batter. Then carefully drop 10-12 pieces of chicken into the oil. Fry for approximately 3 minutes or until each piece is lightly golden and crispy.
Try not to overcrowd the pot with the chicken; it will drop the temperature of the oil. Drain chicken onto a wire rack and repeat until all chicken has been deep-fried.
Allow 15 minutes for the chicken to cool.
Cooking the Honey Sauce
Heat the honey sauce in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and leave for 3 minutes. Place a lid on the saucepan to keep the honey sauce warm.
Chicken Second Fry
Heat the oil to 200°C (390°F), then place half of the chicken into the oil. Fry for 1 ½ minutes or until the batter has turned a darker yellow gold. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Drain the chicken on a wire rack.
Toss Chicken in the Honey Sauce
Add the chicken to the saucepan with the honey sauce and toss until fully coated. Use a rubber spatula to assist. Avoid using a wooden spoon as this can loosen the batter from the chicken.
Try to be quick when coating the chicken as the sauce will thicken, making it harder to coat.
Serving Suggestions (optional)
Serve on a bed of deep-fried Vermicelli rice noodles for 1 minute. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken together with freshly chopped spring onion, then serve.