Crispy honey garlic butter chicken

Ingredients

• 2lb chicken thighs, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup corn starch
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup sparkling water
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp soy sauce — 1/2 cup sparkling water or cold water
• For the honey glaze — 4 tbsp butter
• For the honey glaze — 2-3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp soy sauce — Sesame seeds ( for garnish )
• 1 tbsp soy sauce — 3-4 cloves garlic, finely minced

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, Black pepper, garlic powder, salt
2. Add Soy sauce & Sparkling water
3. Whisk until you get a smooth, slightly thick batter (like pancake batter).
4. Add the chicken pieces into the batter and mix until fully coated.
5. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C)
6. Fry chicken in batches (don’t overcrowd) Cook for about 4–5 minutes, until lightly golden Remove and rest for 2–3 minutes
7. For extra crispiness Fry again at 375°F for 2–3 minutes until deep golden and crispy Drain on a rack or paper towels
8. In a pan over medium heat Melt butter. Add minced garlic, sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds) Stir in honey, soy sauce Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
9. Add fried chicken to the sauce. Toss quickly to coat evenly Garnish with sesame seeds