Fireplace Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small slices
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons hot chili pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chopped green onion
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 cups vegetable oil
sesame seeds, for garnish

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine cornstarch and water into a smooth batter.
Add chicken slices and stir to coat thoroughly.
In another bowl, combine pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, honey, green onion, sugar and vinegar.
In a wok, heat vegetable oil until very hot.
Add chicken; stir and cook for a few minutes until the chicken turns golden brown.
Remove the chicken, set it aside and allow it to drain.
Into a heat-proof container, carefully pour off all the oil from the wok, except one teaspoon.
Return the wok to high heat and add the sauce mixture; stir frequently and cook until the sauce begins to caramelize (it will turn a light golden-brown colour; watch carefully and work quickly, because the sugar can easily burn).
Add the chicken, and toss to coat well with sauce.
Place on a serving plate, and garnish with sesame seeds.