Easy Honey Sesame Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce. The chicken-usually bite-sized boneless skinless thighs or breasts-is coated with cornstarch or a seasoned flour mixture and fried or air-fried until golden and crispy. The sauce blends honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, rice vinegar, and sometimes a touch of sriracha or ketchup for balance.
The sauce is simmered until thick, then tossed with the crispy chicken, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish. This recipe is ready in about 30 minutes and makes a perfect weeknight dinner served over rice or noodles.