Ingredients
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1 cup water
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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
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1 tablespoon honey
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/4 cup white vinegar
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3 cups vegetable oil
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sesame seeds, for garnish
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1 teaspoon chopped green onion
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small slices
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1 1/2 teaspoons hot chili pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cornstarch and water into a smooth batter.
- Add chicken slices and stir to coat thoroughly.
- In another bowl, combine pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, honey, green onion, sugar and vinegar.
- In a wok, heat vegetable oil until very hot.
- Add chicken; stir and cook for a few minutes until the chicken turns golden brown.
- Remove the chicken, set it aside and allow it to drain.
- Into a heat-proof container, carefully pour off all the oil from the wok, except one teaspoon.
- Return the wok to high heat and add the sauce mixture; stir frequently and cook until the sauce begins to caramelize (it will turn a light golden-brown colour; watch carefully and work quickly, because the sugar can easily burn).
- Add the chicken, and toss to coat well with sauce.
- Place on a serving plate, and garnish with sesame seeds.