🍋 LEMON SESAME CHICKEN
– 1½ lbs chicken breast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
– ½ tsp salt
– ½ tsp white pepper
– 1 cup cornstarch
– 2 eggs, beaten
– Vegetable oil (for frying)
LEMON SAUCE
– ½ cup fresh lemon juice
– 1 tbsp lemon zest
– ¼ cup honey
– ¼ cup sugar
– 2 tbsp soy sauce
– 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
– 1 tsp sesame oil
TOP IT OFF
– Toasted sesame seeds
– Thin lemon slices
– Steamed jasmine rice
🍊 ORANGE GLAZED CHICKEN
– 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs (cut bite-sized)
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– ½ tsp black pepper
– ¾ cup cornstarch
– 2 eggs, beaten
– Vegetable oil (for frying)
ORANGE SAUCE
– ¾ cup orange juice
– 2 tbsp orange zest
– 3 tbsp soy sauce
– 2 tbsp rice vinegar
– 3 tbsp brown sugar
– 1 tbsp honey
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tsp grated ginger
– 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water
GARNISH
– Sliced green onions
– Red chili flakes
– Steamed broccoli
🍯 STICKY GARLIC CHICKEN
– 4 chicken breasts (cut into strips)
– ½ cup flour
– ½ cup cornstarch
– ½ tsp salt
– ½ tsp paprika
– 1 egg + ½ cup buttermilk
– Oil for frying
SAUCE MAGIC
– 5 garlic cloves, minced
– ½ cup honey
– ¼ cup soy sauce
– 1 tbsp rice vinegar
– 1 tbsp chili paste (optional for heat)
– 1 tsp sesame oil
– 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
SERVE WITH
– Fried rice or noodles
– Sesame seeds
– Chopped cilantro
🥢 TERIYAKI CHICKEN BITES
– 1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs
– 1 tbsp oil
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– ½ tsp black pepper
TERIYAKI GLAZE
– ½ cup soy sauce
– ¼ cup mirin (or rice vinegar)
– ¼ cup brown sugar
– 2 tbsp honey
– 1 tsp ginger paste
– 2 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
FINISH IT OFF
– Toasted sesame seeds
– Chopped scallions
– Sticky white rice or sautéed veggies