GET ORGANIZED:°Heat oven to Warm temperature or 200F/93C. This is to keep the chicken warm between batches or before serving. °Prepare baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil to keep chicken warm in between batches. Add a rack on top (not essential). °Add sauce ingredients to a pot large enough to hold all the chicken once fried.°Prepare oil for frying - place 1 inch/2.5 cm oil in skillet with higher sides (or wok)
MARINATE CHICKEN: Whisk egg whites, cornstarch, and pinch of salt (and other seasonings Note 1) in a bowl until well blended and fluffy. Mix in chicken and let sit for 10 -15 minutes while you heat oil.
HEAT OIL FOR FRYING: While chicken is marinating, heat oil on medium high in large skillet on stove to 350-360F/177-182C on a frying or instant thermometer. Note 3 if you don't have a thermometer. It will take 10-15 minutes to heat up.
FRY CHICKEN: Once the oil is at the right temperature, carefully add the marinated chicken pieces, one at a time. DO NOT crowd the pan. You will need to do 2-3 batches depending on the size of skillet. Fry chicken for about 3-4 minutes, depending on size of pieces, turning once. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel. Place on prepared pan and put into oven to keep warm. Bring oil back to correct temperature. Repeat until all chicken is fried. Adjust temperature of stove if needed to maintain correct temperature.
MAKE SAUCE AND ADD CHICKEN: Boil honey garlic sauce on medium high heat for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. If too thick, add a touch of water. Add chicken to sauce in pot. Toss to coat well. Place on serving plate, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with green onions if desired.
