Name: Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken
Ingredients: 400 g (about 14 oz) chicken breast (one whole piece, pounded flat to about ½ inch / 1.3 cm); ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp white pepper; ¼ tsp paprika; ⅛ tsp cinnamon; ⅛ tsp ground ginger; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp black sesame oil; Flour (for dredging); 1 egg, beaten; Neutral oil, for deep frying; 2 tbsp honey; ½ tsp black sesame oil; 1 tbsp black sesame seeds

Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken

By Giorgio Minnella Published Jan 12, 2026 Updated Oct 19, 2026

A whole chicken breast pounded flat, coated in flour and egg, deep fried until golden and tossed in a warm honey glaze with black sesame.

Deep-fried. Marinate at least 30 min, then fry at 350–360°F (175–180°C) for 5–7 min.

Deep-fried

Marinate at least 30 min

Instructions

Pound & Season

Pound the chicken breast flat to about ½ inch / 1.3 cm, so it cooks evenly.
Season both sides with the salt, white pepper, paprika, cinnamon and ground ginger.
Marinate

Rub the honey and black sesame oil all over the chicken. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 min.
Coat

Coat in flour → egg → flour for extra crunch.
Deep Fry

Heat the oil in a deep pot to 350–360°F / 175–180°C.
Deep fry for 5–7 min, turning once, until golden & crispy.
Internal temp: the thickest part should read 165°F / 74°C.
Glaze

Warm the honey, black sesame oil and black sesame seeds in a wide pan over low heat for about 1 min, until runny.
Toss the crispy chicken in the warm honey glaze.
Serve

Serve with rice or enjoy as is.

Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken