Chinese Honey Chicken

Chinese Honey Chicken

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1" chunks)
oil (for deep frying)

Batter:
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 egg white

Sauce:
1 1/2 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons ginger, minced
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 teaspoon water)
sesame seeds (for garnish)

Step 1: In a large bowl mix all batter ingredients together until smooth. Cover and allow batter to sit for at least 30 minutes. Add chicken to the batter, tossing to coat.
Step 2: Heat a deep fryer or pan with oil to 350 degrees F. Fry chicken bits in patches for 2 minutes or until batter becomes firm. Drain on paper towels.
Step 3: To make the sauce, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil in your pan. Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for 3 seconds. Add salt, honey, vinegar, and water. Mix well. Combine 1 teaspoon of water with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Add to the sauce and simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Coat chicken with sauce and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve with white rice.