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Sticky Chicken Tenders with Rice

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @caitlynskitchen18 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Other680 g
  • onion powder (1 teaspoon)Spices1 piece
  • garlic powder (1 teaspoon)Spices1 piece
  • salt (1 teaspoon)Spices1 piece
  • black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)Spices0.5 pieces
  • smoked paprika (1/2 teaspoon)Spices0.5 pieces
  • olive oil (2 tablespoons, plus more for cooking)Pantry30 ml
  • cornstarch (about 1/3 cup, for coating the chicken)Pantry40 g
  • soy sauce (1/2 cup)Pantry120 ml
  • brown sugar (1/3 cup, or honey)Pantry65 g
  • hoisin sauce (1 tablespoon)Pantry15 ml
  • ketchup (1 tablespoon)Pantry15 ml
  • ginger paste (1 teaspoon)Fresh5 g
  • garlic (minced, 1/2 tablespoon)Produce1.5 pieces
  • cornstarch (1 1/2 tablespoons, for the sauce)Pantry12 g
  • butter (2 tablespoons)Dairy28 g
  • white rice (cooked, for serving)Grains300 g
  • green onions (sliced, for garnish)Produce2 pieces
  • sesame seeds (for garnish)Nuts & seeds10 g

per serving

Nutrition

544kcal

Carbs
66 g
Proteins
39 g
Fat
14 g

step by step

Method

  1. Start the rice and broccoli

    • Add the rice to a rice cooker and cook it, since it takes the longest.
    • Pop the broccoli in the oven to roast.
    Step 1

  2. Season the chicken

    • Add the chicken pieces to a large bowl.
    • Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
    • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
    Step 2

  3. Coat with cornstarch

    • Sprinkle about 1/3 cup cornstarch over the seasoned chicken.
    • Toss until each piece is lightly and evenly coated — this gives the chicken a tender, velvety texture and a great coating for the sauce.
    Step 3

  4. Make the sticky sauce

    • In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar (or honey), hoisin sauce, ketchup, ginger paste, minced garlic, and 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth.
    • Set the sauce aside.
    Step 4

  5. Sear the chicken

    • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the chicken in 2 batches so you don't overcrowd the pan.
    • Cook until golden brown on the outside and cooked through.
    • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
    Step 5

  6. Build the sauce in the skillet

    • Reduce the heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet, scraping up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
    • Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet.
    • Cook over low heat, whisking continuously so the sauce does not stick to the bottom, until it bubbles and thickens into a glossy, sticky consistency.
    Step 6

  7. Coat the chicken

    • Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
    • Toss until every piece is completely coated in the sticky sauce.
    Step 7

  8. Serve

    • Spoon the sticky chicken over warm rice.
    • Finish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds.
    • Serve with the rice and broccoli.
    Step 8
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