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Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken

35 minServes 3Nutri-Score D€€
from @sonandtina129 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat3 pieces
  • cornstarchPantry120 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • garlic saltSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry250 ml
  • sesame oilPantry15 ml
  • garlic (peeled and minced)Produce2 pieces
  • rice vinegarPantry15 ml
  • honeyPantry30 ml
  • sweet chili saucePantry30 ml
  • ketchupPantry45 ml
  • brown sugarPantry25 g
  • soy saucePantry60 ml
  • waterOther60 ml
  • sesame seeds (toasted)Nuts & seeds15 g
  • green onions (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • white rice (cooked, for serving)Grains300 g

per serving

Nutrition

738kcal

Carbs
88 g
Proteins
25 g
Fat
32 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Cut the chicken

    • Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
    Step 1

  2. Coat the chicken

    • Put the cornstarch in a ziplock bag and season with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic salt.
    • Mix everything together, then add the chicken.
    • Seal the bag and shake until the chicken is evenly coated.
    Step 2

  3. Fry the chicken

    • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
    • Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy.
    • Remove the chicken and set it aside.
    Step 3

  4. Make the sauce

    • In the wok, combine water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ketchup, honey, sweet chili sauce, brown sugar and garlic.
    • Stir and let it bubble on high heat until it reduces by about a third.
    Step 4

  5. Combine chicken and sauce

    • Lower the heat and return the chicken to the wok.
    • Toss until the chicken is fully coated in the sauce.
    Step 5

  6. Finish and serve

    • Serve the chicken over white rice.
    • Sprinkle with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
    Step 6
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