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honey sesame chicken

Honey Sesame Chicken

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This honey sesame chicken is easy to make in several stages - and will have folk coming back for more!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup regular flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt I use sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt OR garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. paprika
  • 2-4 chicken breasts chopped into chunks
  • spring onions
  • SAUCE:
  • 3-4 cloves garlic peeled and minced OR you can use more garlic powder or minced garlic
  • 6 Tbsp. Honey
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 4 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/2-3/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces
  • Put slightly beaten eggs in one container
  • Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and paprika into another bowl
  • Heat oil in a skillet or wok
  • Dredge chicken pieces into eggs, then flour mixture
  • Fry chicken, turning while cooking, until all sides are browned
  • Remove chicken from pan
  • Add sauce ingredients to the skillet or wok, stirring on high heat until it thickens and reduces
  • Add chicken to the sauce and mix until it is well coated
  • Cook for several minutes (less than 5)
  • Serve with rice
  • Top with sesame seeds and spring onions (optional)