Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, breas cut into 1-inch chunks
  • oil (for deep frying)
  • Batter
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • Sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tsp water)
  • sesame seeds (for garnish)

Method

  • Step 1.- In a large bowl mix all batter ingredients together until smooth. Cover and allow the batter to sit for at least 30 minutes. Add the chicken to the batter tossing to coat.
  • Step 2- Heat a deep fryer to 350 degrees. Fry chicken bit in batches for 2 minutes or until batter becomes firm. Drain on paper towels.
  • Step 3- To make sauc. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon of oil in your wok. Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add salt, honey, vinegar and water. Mix well. Combine 1 tsp of water with 1 tsp of cornstarch. Add to sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Step 4- Coat chicken and the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds. ( serve with rice).