Chinese Honey Chicken

• 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
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut in thin strips
• 2 cups peanut oil, for deep-frying
• SAUCE
• 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 teaspoons chopped ginger
• 3 tablespoons finely sliced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon Chinese white rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch, mixed with
• 1 teaspoon water
• garnish toasted sesame seeds (optional)

1. MIX THE BATTER INGREDIENTS together in a medium-sized bowl; it should be thick and smooth.
2. Allow the batter to sit, covered for at least 30 minutes.
3. Combine the chicken with the batter.
4. Heat a wok or large deep skillet until it is hot and add the oil for frying.
5. When the oil is barely smoking, deep-fry the chicken for 2 minutes or until the batter is just firm.
6. You should do this in several batches.
7. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
8. TO MAKE SAUCE: Heat a small saucepan; when it is hot, add the oil, ginger and garlic, and stir for 30 seconds.
9. Then add the rest of the sauce ingredients and simmer for 2 minutes.
10. Keep warm.
11. Reheat the oil in the wok until it is very hot, but not smoking.
12. Deep-fry the chicken again until it is golden and crisp, about 1 minute.
13. Remove and drain, place on a warm platter, drizzle with the sauce (and sprinkle with the optional toasted sesame seeds if desired) and serve immediately.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chinese-honey-chicken-31929 (may not work)