Crispy Honey Chilli Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
• 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 ½ cups buttermilk
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 cup snow peas
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (to garnish)
• 2 tablespoons green onions (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Pat dry the chicken pieces with a kitchen towel and set them aside.

2. 2

   Prepare the breading station: In one bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and ground cumin. In another bowl, place the buttermilk. Set aside.

3. 3

   Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture first, then dip them in the buttermilk, and then coat them again in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Shake off any excess flour. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, heat a wok with oil for deep frying the chicken.

5. 5

   Once the oil is heated, carefully add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are cooked through, crispy, and golden brown.

6. 6

   Drain the oil and transfer the chicken to a bowl and set aside.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: In a skillet, add oil and garlic and fry for a minute. Add the bell peppers and snow peas. Cook for 3-5 minutes.

8. 8

   In a bowl, combine sesame oil, honey, water, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch slurry. Add this mixture to the skillet and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Transfer the fried crispy chicken to the skillet and toss everything until well combined.

10. 10

    Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.