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Sesame Chicken

50 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @jasmineandtea11 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat600 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • soy sauce (for the marinade)Pantry30 ml
  • baking sodaPantry3 g
  • soy sauce (for the sauce)Pantry60 ml
  • sesame oilPantry15 ml
  • rice vinegarPantry15 ml
  • ketchupPantry30 ml
  • brown sugarPantry40 g
  • honeyPantry30 g
  • waterOther60 ml
  • flourGrains60 g
  • cornstarch (plus extra for the slurry)Pantry60 g
  • vegetable oil (for deep frying)Pantry750 ml
  • sesame seeds (toasted, for garnish)Nuts & seeds10 g

per serving

Nutrition

530kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
30 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Slotted spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Combine the chicken thighs with the garlic, salt, pepper, soy sauce and baking soda.
    • Mix everything together so the chicken is well coated.
    Step 1

  2. Make the sauce

    • In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, honey and water.
    Step 2

  3. Coat the chicken

    • Mix equal parts flour and cornstarch in a bowl.
    • Keep one hand wet and the other dry to coat each piece of chicken in the dry mixture.
    • Set the coated chicken aside.
    Step 3

  4. Double fry the chicken

    • Heat the oil and fry the chicken pieces a first time until golden.
    • Remove, then fry a second time until deeply crispy.
    • Drain on a rack or paper towels.
    Step 4

  5. Finish the sauce

    • Pour the sauce into a pan and bring it to a boil.
    • Turn down the heat and stir in a cornstarch slurry to thicken.
    Step 5

  6. Combine and serve

    • Toss the fried chicken in the thickened sauce until well coated.
    • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.
    Step 6
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