Honey-Sesame Glazed Chicken Bites
Crisp, deep-fried pieces of chicken are coated in a sweet honey sauce brightened with apple cider vinegar and Sriracha, with tomato paste and sesame oil adding depth. Toasted sesame seeds finish this takeout-style dish, which makes an easy choice for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Honey-Sesame Glazed Chicken Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix honey, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, Sriracha sauce, and sesame oil together in a medium bowl.
- 2
Combine cold water, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl; mix well. Add to the honey sauce mixture and mix well. Set aside until needed.
- 3
Sprinkle salt and garlic powder over chicken.
- 4
Whisk the egg in a large bowl. Add the remaining salt and garlic powder and mix well. Mix in flour. Combine water and cornstarch in a bowl; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Add avocado oil and baking powder; mix well.
- 5
Pour peanut oil into the bottom of a wide, deep pot and heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 6
Place some of the chicken pieces into the batter mixture and turn to coat. Scoop chicken and batter into the hot oil. Do not crowd the chicken. Fry in batches until the chicken pieces are golden brown and no longer pink in the centers, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Check the oil temperature between batches.
- 7
Pour the honey sauce mixture into a large skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes. Add all the chicken pieces to the sauce; turn to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Calories 325.68 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 21.29 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 43.9 g 16%
- Total Fat 7.48 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.09 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 86.03 mg High 29%
- Sodium 146.9 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.67 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 17.05 g --
- Added Sugars 1.2 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 13.15 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.84 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 124.74 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 20.04 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.22 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Honey Sesame Glazed Chicken Bites is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Avocado Oil, and Baking Powder. Each serving provides about 325.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Honey-Sesame Glazed Chicken Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Avocado Oil, Baking Powder, Chicken Breast. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Honey-Sesame Glazed Chicken Bites?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 325.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Honey-Sesame Glazed Chicken Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Honey-Sesame Glazed Chicken Bites healthy?
- Honey-Sesame Glazed Chicken Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 325.68 calories and 21.29 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 146.9 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.09 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Corn, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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