Crispy Sesame Chicken Bites with Honey Chili Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• •1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• •1 cup all-purpose flour
• •1 teaspoon garlic powder
• •1 teaspoon onion powder
• •1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• •2 large eggs
• •2 tablespoons water
• •1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• •1/4 cup sesame seeds
• •Vegetable oil for frying
• •1/4 cup honey
• •2 tablespoons soy sauce
• •1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
• •1 teaspoon sesame oil
• •1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• •1 teaspoon minced garlic
• •1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• •1 tablespoon chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with water.

3. 3

   Combine panko breadcrumbs and sesame seeds in a third bowl.

4. 4

   Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg wash, and coat with the panko-sesame mixture. Set aside.

5. 5

   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

6. 6

   Remove chicken and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

7. 7

   To prepare the sauce, combine honey, soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

8. 8

   Transfer the fried chicken bites to a serving platter. Drizzle with the honey chili sauce or serve it on the side for dipping.

9. 9

   Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.