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Ginger Chicken

Golden fried chicken strips tossed in a sweet, spicy ginger sauce with sesame and green onions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • pounds chicken breast boneless and skinless, sliced into long strips
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For Frying:
  • Vegetable oil
For the Ginger Sauce:
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For Garnish:
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions sliced

Method
 

  1. Prep the Chicken: Place the sliced chicken in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Crack the eggs into the bowl and mix well so each strip gets coated. This step helps the flour stick later and keeps the chicken tender.
  2. Coat the Chicken: In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and garlic powder. Add the chicken strips in batches and toss until fully coated. Press gently so the coating sticks well. Set coated chicken on a plate while the oil heats.
  3. Fry Until Crispy: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add chicken strips carefully and fry in small batches. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, turning as needed, until golden and crisp. Remove and place on a rack or paper towels.
  4. Make the Sauce: In a clean pan, add soy sauce, honey, sriracha, ground ginger, fresh ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Stir over medium heat until the sauce begins to bubble gently and thicken slightly.
  5. Toss the Chicken: Add the fried chicken into the sauce. Toss well so every piece gets coated. Let it cook together for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce clings nicely to the chicken.
  6. Finish and Garnish: Turn off the heat. Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions over the top. Give everything a final gentle toss before serving.