​​Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch cubes)
• 2 whole eggs
• ⅔ cup all purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• Salt & pepper
• Oil (to deep fry)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
• ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoon ketchup
• 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth (or water)
• 2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons green onion (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl crack the eggs and whisk with a fork; set aside.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl combine the flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper; set aside.

3. 3

   Dip the chicken into the egg mixture first and then dredge the chicken into the flour mixture pressing to coat evenly.

4. 4

   Repeat the same with the remaining chicken breast cubes and place them on a plate.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, heat oil to deep fry. Once the oil is heated, fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden and crispy. Transfer the chicken pieces to a dish covered with kitchen towel to remove the excess oil. Set aside.

6. 6

   Heat a skillet over a medium flame. Add oil and garlic and saute for a minute.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine; soy sauce, broth or water, honey, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar and cornstarch.

8. 8

   Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir the chicken back to the skillet. Coat the chicken pieces well with sauce.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the sesame seeds and green onions and serve immediately over the rice.