Crispy Baked Honey Sesame Chicken

Name: Crispy Baked Honey Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs; 1/2 cup plain flour; 3 1/2 tbsp honey; 3/4 cup chicken broth / stock; 1 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 tsp sesame paste or tahini; 2 tsp soy sauce; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine or sherry; 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch / cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water; 2 clove garlic, minced; 2 tsp oil; 1 tsp rice wine vinegar or Chinese black vinegar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 piece scallion/shallot stem; 1 serving oil spray

A healthier, oven-baked version of the classic Chinese takeout favorite. Tender chicken thighs are coated in a savory sesame base and tossed in a glossy, sweet honey glaze for a perfect weeknight meal.

Servings3 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time20 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chicken thighs
1 lb
plain flour
0.5 cup
honey
1.5 tbsp
chicken broth / stock
0.8 cup
sesame seeds
0.5 tbsp
sesame paste or tahini
2 tsp
soy sauce
2 tsp
sesame oil
2 tsp
Chinese cooking wine or sherry
1 tbsp
cornstarch / cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp water
0.5 tbsp
garlic, minced
2 clove
oil
2 tsp
rice wine vinegar or Chinese black vinegar
1 tsp
salt
0.5 tsp
scallion/shallot stem
1 piece
oil spray
1 serving

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C (430°F). Position the oven rack to the highest level and lightly coat a baking tray with oil spray.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sesame paste and soy sauce, whisking until the paste loosens. Add the chicken pieces, salt, and sesame seeds, tossing thoroughly to coat each piece.

Place the flour in a separate shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour, shaking off any excess, then arrange them in a single layer on the prepared baking tray.

Bake the chicken for 12 minutes, then remove the tray from the oven.

Switch the oven setting to broiler (grill) on high. Ensure the shelf is positioned about 15cm (6 inches) from the heat source.