Sweet and Spicy Crispy Chicken

Ingredients

• 600g chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 70g cornflour
• 4 tbsp ketchup
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
• 1.5 tsp garlic paste (for sauce)
• 2 tsp chilli paste or 3 tbsp hot sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp black pepper (for sauce)
• 2 tsp cornflour mixed with a little water (slurry)
• 2 tsp sesame seeds
• 2 tsp chives, chopped

Steps

1. 1.Add chicken to a bowl with soy sauce, black pepper, sugar, garlic paste, and ginger paste. Mix well, then add cornflour and toss until coated.
2. 2.Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry chicken until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
3. 3.In the same pan, add ketchup, soy sauce, garlic paste, chilli paste/hot sauce, honey, and black pepper. Stir on low heat until combined.
4. 4.Add cornflour slurry and stir until sauce thickens. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
5. 5.Once sauce is bubbling and glossy, add fried chicken back and toss until coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chives, then serve.