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A white serving dish on a white marble cooktop with crispy honey sesame chicken, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped spring onions. A bowl of fluffy steamed rice sits beside the dish, completing the meal.

Breaded Chinese Chicken Recipe

Crispy, golden-brown chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory sauce—this Breaded Chinese Chicken delivers the perfect balance of crunch and flavor, making it a must-try homemade takeout dish!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 542
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 3 tbsp cornflour cornstarch
  • 10 tbsp plain all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic salt
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 3 chicken breast fillets chopped into bite-size chunks
Sauce:
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil optional - you can leave out and just sprinkle with plenty of sesame seeds at the end if you prefer
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 tbsp Chinese rice vinegar white wine vinegar will work too
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce use more or less depending on the brand and how spicy you like it
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
To Serve:
  • boiled rice
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • small bunch spring onions/scallions chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels
  • Measuring spoons & cups

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk eggs and set aside. In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and paprika.
    A glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop filled with whisked eggs, with a fork resting on its side, ready for dipping. Beside it, another glass bowl contains a dry mixture of flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and paprika, evenly combined for coating the chicken.
  2. Dip chicken pieces into the egg, then coat evenly with the flour mixture.
    Bite-sized chicken pieces being dipped into whisked eggs in a glass bowl on a white marble cooktop. A pair of tongs lifts a coated piece, transferring it to another bowl filled with the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring an even coating before frying.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
    A black skillet on a white marble cooktop filled with hot vegetable oil, sizzling with coated chicken pieces turning golden brown. A pair of tongs lifts one crispy piece, revealing its crunchy golden texture as it fries to perfection.
  4. In a separate pan, heat sesame oil, then sauté garlic until fragrant.
    A shiny stainless steel saucepan on a white marble cooktop heating sesame oil, where minced garlic sizzles and releases a rich aroma. A wooden spoon gently stirs the garlic, ensuring even cooking for the flavorful sauce.
  5. Add rice vinegar, honey, sweet chili sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until thickened.
    A stainless steel saucepan on a white marble cooktop filled with a bubbling mixture of rice vinegar, honey, sweet chili sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce. A wooden spoon stirs the thickening, glossy sauce, preparing it to coat the crispy chicken.
  6. Toss the fried chicken in the sauce, ensuring an even coating.
    A glass mixing bowl on a white marble cooktop filled with crispy fried chicken, as a rich, caramelized honey sesame sauce is poured over it. A wooden spoon tosses the chicken, evenly coating each piece with the flavorful glaze.
  7. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
  8. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
    A white serving dish on a white marble cooktop with crispy honey sesame chicken, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and freshly chopped spring onions. A bowl of fluffy steamed rice sits beside the dish, completing the meal.