Sesame chicken ! Easy, fast and incredibly delicious

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a vegan alternative to honey.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in place of sesame oil.

Cut chicken breasts into cube shapes.

Mince 3 cloves of garlic.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons corn starch, and mix well.

Add 1 cup all purpose flour to the mixture and mix well again.

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

Fry the chicken cubes in the heated oil for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Use low medium heat and add some cooking oil to the skillet.

Chop spring onion and set aside.

In another bowl, combine 1 cup chicken stock, 4 tablespoons light soy sauce, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, and stir.

Add ½ cup water and 1 tablespoon corn starch to the mixture and stir and mix well.

Simmer the sauce for 8-10 minutes until thickened.

Add the fried chicken to the sauce and mix well for around 1 minute.

Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped spring onion over the top before serving.

Serve the sesame chicken with rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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