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## 👩🍳 **Directions:**
1. **Coat the chicken** in cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken pieces until golden and crispy. Set aside on a paper towel.
3. In the same pan, whisk together the sauce ingredients (except the slurry). Bring to a simmer.
4. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Toss the crispy chicken into the sauce until fully coated and glossy.
6. Serve hot over rice or noodles. Top with sesame seeds and chopped scallions if you’re feeling fancy.
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## 🤯 **Why This Recipe Hits So Hard**
– **Crispy outside, juicy inside**: That light coating gives you the crunch you crave.
– **Sweet, salty, spicy, and garlicky**: The sauce is restaurant-worthy.
– **Faster than delivery**: 20–25 minutes from prep to plate.
– **Budget-friendly**: All ingredients are pantry staples!
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## 🙌 **One Bite and You’re Hooked**
This recipe isn’t just a meal—it’s a full-on experience. The flavor, the texture, the satisfaction of saying, *“I made this at home!”* It’s delish, it’s doable, and it’s guaranteed to become your new weeknight go-to.
So next time you’re tempted to grab your phone and scroll through takeout apps—pause. Try this instead. One bite in, and you’ll know: ordering out is overrated.
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Want more better-than-takeout recipes? I’ve got tons of them—just let me know what you’re craving next! 🍜🍕🌯
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