Honey Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 pound /500g chicken thighs (cut into 3/4-inch cubes)
• oil for frying
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup corn starch
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing Wine)
• 1 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
• 2 teaspoons roasted sesame seeds
• green onion to garnish
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Making Crispy Batter ---

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, egg, and salt. Add water and whisk until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the chicken pieces to the batter, mixing together so all the pieces are coated. Leave the chicken in the batter until you are ready to fry.

4. 4

   --- Frying Sesame Chicken ---

5. 5

   In a wok or saucepan, add enough oil to fry. Should be at least 2 to 3 inches deep. Heat oil until hot, around 350°F.

6. 6

   Slowly add the battered chicken, one piece at a time, and fry in small batches. Fry for about 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Don't allow the pieces to stick together while frying, constantly turning the chicken.

7. 7

   Remove from wok onto a paper towel lined plate. Repeat the process until the chicken is cooked.

8. 8

   --- Honey Sesame Sauce ---

9. 9

   Mix together the honey, Chinese Cooking Wine, Rice Wine Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil and water. Set aside.

10. 10

    In a glass, mix together the cornstarch and water and make a slurry. Set aside.

11. 11

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok and quickly fry the chopped garlic, no more than 30 seconds. Add the honey sauce and heat until it bubbles. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook it for about 1-2 minutes, until sauce thickens.

12. 12

    --- Making Sesame Chicken ---

13. 13

    Toss the crispy chicken pieces in the hot honey sesame sauce until fully coated. Serve immediately over rice. Sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.