Chicken in Honey-Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces — 1360 g
• Garlic salt — 8 ml
• Ground black pepper — 15 ml
• Cornstarch — 60 ml
• Vegetable oil (for frying) — 30 ml
• Honey — 120 ml
• Soy sauce — 60 ml
• Ginger paste — 15 ml
• Minced garlic — 30 ml
• Sesame seeds
• Green onion, sliced

Steps

1. Place the cut chicken in a large bowl, add garlic salt, ground black pepper, and cornstarch; toss thoroughly so each piece is coated (optionally add a little more starch for extra crispiness).
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; fry the chicken in batches, without overcrowding, until golden brown on both sides, then transfer to a plate.
3. Return all the fried chicken to the skillet over medium-high heat; pour in the honey and soy sauce, add the ginger paste and minced garlic, and stir to coat the chicken with the sauce.
4. Simmer over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky, evenly coating the chicken.
5. Serve the chicken sprinkled with sesame seeds and sliced green onion; serve over prepared rice.

White Rice

• White rice

1. Cook the rice according to package instructions until tender; serve as a base for the chicken.