Nell's Mess Episode 19: Poulet Laqué, A Festive Christmas Dinner Meal!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt + water is a basic substitute.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits and flavor.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat, while thighs are often cheaper.

Rinse the chicken with rose water, adding coarse salt and a pinch of white vinegar.

Fry the chicken in olive oil and remove excess oil, setting it aside.

Boil rice noodles and add olive oil and a dash of sesame oil to them.

Stir-fry the vegetables in a hot wok with sesame oil, then add soy sauce.

Gradually add the boiled noodles to the stir-fried carrots and onions, mixing gently.

To thicken the sauce, add a teaspoon of cornstarch diluted in cold water and stir until it thickens.

Add the fried chicken to the sauce and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.

Serve the chicken on top of the noodles and drizzle sauce over it, garnishing with fresh green onions.

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