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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
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4
Calories 542 kcal

Equipment

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

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
  • 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.