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Honey Sesame Chicken

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Crispy honey sesame chicken coated in a sweet and savory sticky sauce, perfect for an easy homemade Chinese takeout dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade:

1 ½ lb chicken breast or thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon water

Batter:

2 large eggs
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Sauce:

3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons water
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Cornstarch Slurry:

2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water

Garnish:

Sliced green onions
Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Marinate the chicken:
In a bowl, combine chicken, bouillon powder, white pepper, and water. Mix well and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Prepare the sauce:
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, and water. Set aside.
Make the batter:
In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, water, and oil until smooth. Add chicken and coat evenly.
First fry:
Heat oil to 365°F (185°C). Fry chicken in batches for about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on a wire rack.
Second fry (for crispiness):
Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C) and fry chicken again for 2 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain.
Cook the sauce:
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a wok over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add sauce mixture and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened (about 1 minute). Turn off heat and add sesame oil.
Combine and serve:
Toss fried chicken in the sauce until fully coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Double frying ensures extra crispy chicken.
Maintain oil temperature for best texture and even cooking.
Adjust sweetness by reducing honey or sugar if desired.
Serve immediately to keep the coating crispy.

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