Honey Sesame Chicken in Light Batter

• g chicken thigh fillets↗500
• teaspoon five-spice powder1⁄4
• teaspoon sesame oil↗1⁄4
• cornflour↗
• oil (for deep frying)
• tablespoon oil1

  extra

• tablespoons honey↗2
• tablespoons sesame seeds↗2
• batter
• cup self raising flour↗3⁄4
• cup cornflour↗1⁄4
• cups water↗1 1⁄4
• egg↗1

  lightly beaten

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken into chunky strips, combine with five spice powder and sesame oil in bowl, cover, stand 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Toss chicken in cornflour, shake away excess cornflour. Dip chicken in batter to coat evenly.

3. 3

   Deep-fry chicken in hot oil until well browned and cooked through, drain on absorbent paper.

4. 4

   Heat extra oil in pan, add honey, stir until heated through.

5. 5

   Add chicken, toss well, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

6. 6

   BATTER.

7. 7

   Sift flours into bowl, gradually stir in combined water and egg mix to a smooth thin batter.