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  • 500grams boneless, skinless chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 85g plain flour
  • 2 tablespoons corn flour

oil (for frying) + 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • oil (for frying) + 1 tablespoon sesame oil

FOR THE GLAZE

  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 80ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1 spring onion chopped
  • 2 lemon segments
  • 1/2 tablespoon corn flour
  • 60ml hoi sin sauce with five spice (Sharwoods)
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

    Method

    • step 1

      Cut your chicken into 2 inch pieces and put them into a large bowl.
    • step 2

      Add in the egg, salt, pepper and oil. Mix it well and set aside.
    • step 3

      In another large bowl, stir in the corn flour and plain flour plus one teaspoon of salt and pepper
    • step 4

      And mix it well set aside.
    • step 5

      Add the chicken into the flour mix and coat each piece generously.
    • step 6

      Pour about a 1/2 inch of oil plus the sesame oil into a Wok and set it over high heat.
    • step 7

      When the temperature is 375 degrees,
    • step 8

      Carefully put some chicken pieces in small batches and fry for 4 minutes
    • step 9

      Carefully remove the chicken from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain it on paper towels,
    • step 10

      Finish frying the chicken until they're all done.
    • step 11

      Set aside keep warm and put together your glaze in the next step.
    • step 12

      Method Glaze:
    • step 13

      Let your oil cool slightly in the wok
    • step 14

      Remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil and put it over medium heat.
    • step 15

      Saute the minced garlic for a minute, being careful not to burn it
    • step 16

      Add the rest of the ingredients in and bring the mixture to a boil.
    • step 17

      Add 1/2 tablespoon corn flour mixed with a little cold water
    • step 18

      Make sure to stir this for 3 minutes
    • step 19

      Reduce the heat and simmer it until a saucy thick glaze is created.
    • step 20

      Pour the glaze over the chicken and serve!
    • step 21

      Scatter the Spring onion and lemon segments
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