quick honey sesame chicken!

if your child or man child aka "the husband" is anything like mines they love chicken. especially any type of chicken that has the word honey in the title. my husband adores honey chicken from the chinese restaurants. but there are only certain ones he will go to because the others don't make it right (according to him). well if you know anything about us we move around quite a bit and every time we move we have to find a chinese restaurant in our area that makes it just the way he likes it. which is a tad frustrating and a big waste of money. so you know what i decided to do ? make my own and i did. and let me tell you, its great ;)

** this batter like a lot of asian recipes uses corn starch which makes it super crunchy & super yummy it gives the chicken nooks and crannies which hold the sauce very well. 

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes or long strips
Oil, for deep-frying
2 garlic, minced
Toasted sesame seeds, to garnish

Frying Batter:

1 egg white
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup water, ice cold
1 tablespoon oil
Pinch of salt

Honey Sesame Sauce:

1/3 cup pure honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons of sugar

Whisk all the “Frying Batter” ingredients together until smooth. Set aside. Drop in the chicken cubes, mix well until they are well coated. Set aside.

Mix all the ingredients of the “Honey Sesame Sauce” together and set aside.

Heat up a saute pan and add about 2-inch of oil on medium to high heat. When the oil is fully heated, gently drop in the battered chicken cubes, one by one, making sure it is spread out to prevent sticking together. Continue to fry until the color changes to golden brown. Dish out and drain on paper towels.

Transfer 2 tablespoons of the frying oil in a wok or skillet, stir-fry the garlic until aromatic. Add in the Honey Sesame Sauce, and bring to a light simmer or until the sauce thickens. Drop in the chicken, stir-fry a few times to combine the sauce and chicken, add the sesame seeds and enjoy!