Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Honey Sesame Chicken
- Begin by cutting the chicken breasts or thighs into bite-sized pieces and placing them in a large bowl. Sprinkle in chicken bouillon powder, white pepper, and enough water to cover the chicken. Let this marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, and a splash of water until well combined. Set this aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and combine them with all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and a bit of water until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok to 365°F (185°C). Carefully add the battered chicken pieces in small batches, frying them for about 3 minutes until they turn lightly golden. Drain on a wire rack.
- Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C) and return the chicken pieces to fry for an additional 2 minutes for crispiness. Drain again on a wire rack.
- In the same pan, add a touch of oil if needed, and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in your sauce mixture and let it simmer.
- Add the fried chicken to the pan with the simmering sauce, tossing gently to coat each piece thoroughly. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Notes
If freezing, keep chicken and sauce separate to maintain crispiness upon reheating.
