Crispy sesame lemon chicken

• chicken breast fillet↗600g g

  cut into 2 cm pieces

• cornstarch2tbsp tbsp
• plain flour↗5tbsp tbsp
• baking powder↗1tsp tsp
• white pepper
• egg↗1

  beaten

• sunflower or vegetable oil2tbsp tbsp

  for frying

• green onion↗2

  thinly sliced, for garnish

• cooked noodles

  (optional)

• cornstarch2tsp tsp
• unwaxed lemons↗2

  with zest and juice

• honey↗2tbsp tbsp
• soy sauce↗2tbsp tbsp
• sesame seeds↗2tsp tsp
• sesame oil↗2tsp tsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   To make the sauce, sift the cornstarch into a bowl and whisk it together with the lemon zest and juice until smooth. Add the honey, soy sauce, sesame seeds and sesame oil and mix again. Set aside.

2. 2

   Combine cornstarch, flour, baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, pepper, beaten egg and 4 tbsp water in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and gently stir to coat.

3. 3

   Heat the vegetable oil over high heat and fry the breaded chicken pieces in batches for about 6 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken and place on a plate or tray lined with paper towels.

4. 4

   When all the chicken is fried, return it to the pan, keep the heat high, pour in the sauce and stir to coat — the sauce will thicken and cling to the chicken. Sprinkle with green onion and serve with noodles if desired.