Korean-Inspired Crispy Chicken Bites

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb / 680 g boneless chicken thigh pieces
• 1 cup / 120 g potato or cornstarch
• 1/2 cup / 60 g flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar syrup
• 1 tbsp mild vinegar
• 1 tbsp gochujang, optional
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• High-heat frying oil, as needed

Method

1. Season chicken lightly and coat with starch-flour mixture.
2. Cook in suitable frying equipment in batches until crisp and at least 165°F / 73.9°C.
3. In a separate saucepan, warm soy sauce, honey, vinegar and optional gochujang until combined.
4. Toss cooked chicken lightly in sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. Serve immediately for best texture.