Fireplace Chicken

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small slices
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons hot chili pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 3 cups vegetable oil
• sesame seeds, for garnish

1. In a large bowl, combine cornstarch and water into a smooth batter.
2. Add chicken slices and stir to coat thoroughly.
3. In another bowl, combine pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, honey, green onion, sugar and vinegar.
4. In a wok, heat vegetable oil until very hot.
5. Add chicken; stir and cook for a few minutes until the chicken turns golden brown.
6. Remove the chicken, set it aside and allow it to drain.
7. Into a heat-proof container, carefully pour off all the oil from the wok, except one teaspoon.
8. 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).
9. Add the chicken, and toss to coat well with sauce.
10. Place on a serving plate, and garnish with sesame seeds.

chicken breast, cornstarch, water, hot chili pepper, fresh garlic, fresh ginger, honey, green onion, sugar, white vinegar, vegetable oil, sesame seeds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fireplace-chicken-62603 (may not work)