Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and diced into 1-inch chunks
  • 2 cups low fat milk
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam
  • 1/8 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chin-Kiang black rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 vegetable oil, plus 1/2-inch in saute pan
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Method

  • In a medium bowl, pour milk over chicken pieces - set aside
  • In a shallow dish, combine flour, bread crumb, salt and black pepper - set aside
  • In a small bowl whisk water, soy sauce, jam, honey, hoisin sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch until well combined
  • Heat 2 tsp. oil in a large saute pan over medium heat, add garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Whisk in soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil then lower to simmer and cook until thickened, 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/2" oil in large skillet over medium heat. Dredge milk-soaked chicken through flour mixture and pan fry in oil until browned and chicken pieces register 160 degrees on an instant read thermometer, about 5-7 minutes. (Turn once to fry both sides)
  • When chicken is cooked, return the sauce to a burner over medium heat and toss with the chicken to coat. Serve with steamed rice.