Easy Asian Appetizer
Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold flavors, this Easy Asian Appetizer is the perfect start to any meal or a crowd-pleasing snack for your next gathering. Featuring tender, bite-sized chicken pieces coated in a light, crunchy batter and tossed in a mouthwatering soy-honey glaze, this dish strikes the ideal balance of sweet, savory, and umami. Infused with the aromatic goodness of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, it's finished with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a pop of texture and color. Ready in just 30 minutes, this beginner-friendly recipe is a standout choice for quick, restaurant-quality Asian-inspired appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 unit Large egg
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 1 tsp Minced ginger
- 1 tsp Cornstarch (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp Water (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp Sliced green onions
Instructions
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and set aside.
In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with 2 tablespoons of water.
Dredge the chicken cubes in the flour mixture, then dip them in the egg mixture, and coat them again in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess coating.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Add this to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the sauce from heat and toss the fried chicken bites in the glaze until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds and green onions over the glazed chicken bites.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 250.0 g | 321% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.8 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 142.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3451 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.2 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.9 g | ||
| Protein | 160.5 g | 321% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1652 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
