Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe: BETTER Than Takeout Every Time!

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories and has a similar sweetness.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Tenderize both sides of the chicken breast with the back of a knife.

Cut the chicken breast into one inch pieces.

In a bowl, add egg white, salt, white pepper, and a corn starch slurry (1 tablespoon corn starch and 3 tablespoons water) to marinate the chicken.

Mix the chicken with the marinade and let it marinate for 10 minutes.

To make the sauce, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, salt, white pepper, and chicken stock in a bowl.

In a large bowl, mix corn starch flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, egg, and water to make the batter.

Transfer the marinated chicken to the batter and combine well.

In a large pot over high heat, add extra light olive oil and heat it to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).

Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for about 5 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the chicken and place it on a plate, then heat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (191 degrees Celsius).

Return the chicken to the oil and fry for another 2 minutes until super crispy.

In a pan over medium heat, pour in the sauce and bring it to a simmer.

Pour in the corn starch slurry (1 tablespoon corn starch and 3 tablespoons water) into the sauce.

Return the chicken to the pan and stir until all the chicken is coated with the sauce.

Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

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