Here is a detailed recipe for Crispy Sesame Chicken with a Sticky Sauce, a popular, sweet, salty, crispy, sticky, and slightly spicy dish that’s easy to make.

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3 chicken breast fillets, chopped into bite-size chunks

5 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

2 eggs, lightly beaten

3 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)

10 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour

½ tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

½ tsp garlic salt

2 tsp paprika

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1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1 tbsp Chinese rice vinegar (white wine vinegar can substitute)

2 tbsp honey

3 tbsp Gochung sauce

4 tbsp soy sauce

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Boiled rice

2 tbsp sesame seeds

Small bunch of spring onions/scallions, chopped

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Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken coating:

   Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan until very hot. While the oil heats, set up three shallow bowls: one with the beaten eggs, one with cornflour, and one with a mixture of flour, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and paprika.

2. Coat the chicken:**

   Dredge the chicken pieces first in cornflour, then dip thoroughly in the egg wash, and finally coat well in the seasoned flour mixture.

3. Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook over high heat for 6-7 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and crispy. You may need to do this in batches. Remove the cooked chicken and drain on kitchen towels.

4. In the same wok or pan, add sesame oil (if using) and minced garlic. Stir briefly, then add rice vinegar, honey, sweet chili sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and let it bubble for 2-3 minutes until the sauce reduces by about a third.

5. Return the crispy chicken to the pan and toss well in the sticky sauce for 1-2 minutes until fully coated.

6. Divide the chicken among bowls, serve over boiled rice, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.

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The cornstarch and flour dredging method ensures a crispy coating.

Adjust the sweetness and spiciness by varying the honey and sweet chili sauce amounts.

Sesame oil adds authentic flavor but can be omitted if unavailable, just increase sesame seeds for garnish.

Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

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