Pollo allo zenzero

Ingredienti

• 1 1/2 pound chicken breast (boneless and skinless and cut into thin long strips)
• 2 large eggs
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
• 2 green onions (chopped, optional)
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparazione

1. 1

   Prepare the dredging.: Whisk the eggs in a shallow plate. In another shallow plate whisk together all the breading ingredients.

2. 2

   Dip the chicken.: Dip the chicken pieces in the egg wash then dredge them through the flour and make sure each piece is fully coated in flour.

3. 3

   Fry the chicken.: Fill a Dutch oven or a deep frying pan with vegetable oil, about 1½ inches deep and heat. When the oil is hot, ideal temperature is around 350°F (180°C), add chicken to the pan, a few at a time, and fry it for about 3 or 4 minutes until it's golden brown. Make sure the chicken is cooked inside. Repeat this until all the chicken is fried.

4. 4

   Make the sauce.: To make the sauce whisk all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Drizzle and garnish.: Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and give them a good toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if preferred.