Honey Walnut Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Vegetable oil (to fry)
• ½ cup honey
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (+ 1 tablespoon water)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 cup walnuts (toasted)
• Sesame seeds (to garnish)
• Chives (to garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium bowl with flour add the spices; red chili powder, coriander, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix it until well combined.

2. 2

   Dredge the chicken into the flour mixture first and then dip it into the buttermilk and then back into the flour mixture pressing to coat evenly.

3. 3

   Repeat the same with the remaining chicken pieces and keep them on a plate.

4. 4

   Deep fry the chicken in batches until golden. Drain the excess oil in a kitchen towel and set the chicken aside in a bowl.

5. 5

   Prepare the sauce by combining the sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Allow the sauce to simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickens.

6. 6

   Pour the sauce over the crispy chicken along with the walnuts and toss it well until the sauce is evenly coated.

7. 7

   Garnish the crispy honey walnut chicken with sesame seeds and chives and serve.