Black Chilli Chicken

Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Toast sesame seeds until fragrant and grind to a powder.
  2. 2Toast sesame seeds until fragrant and grind to a powder.
  3. 3Toast sesame seeds until fragrant and grind to a powder.
  4. 4Marinate chicken with egg, sesame powder, garlic paste, starch, chili oil, pepper and salt.
  5. 5Marinate chicken with egg, sesame powder, garlic paste, starch, chili oil, pepper and salt.
  6. 6Marinate chicken with egg, sesame powder, garlic paste, starch, chili oil, pepper and salt.
  7. 7Rest the marinated chicken for 15–20 minutes.
  8. 8Rest the marinated chicken for 15–20 minutes.
  9. 9Rest the marinated chicken for 15–20 minutes.
  10. 10Air fry the chicken at 200°C for 13–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp.
  11. 11Air fry the chicken at 200°C for 13–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp.
  12. 12Air fry the chicken at 200°C for 13–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp.
  13. 13Mix sauce: sesame powder, soy sauce, vinegar, chili crisp, sugar, salt and hot water/stock.
  14. 14Mix sauce: sesame powder, soy sauce, vinegar, chili crisp, sugar, salt and hot water/stock.
  15. 15Mix sauce: sesame powder, soy sauce, vinegar, chili crisp, sugar, salt and hot water/stock.
  16. 16Heat oil in a pan.
  17. 17Heat oil in a pan.
  18. 18Heat oil in a pan.
  19. 19Sauté garlic paste and chilies.
  20. 20Sauté garlic paste and chilies.
  21. 21Sauté garlic paste and chilies.
  22. 22Add onion and capsicum; cook on high for 1–2 minutes.
  23. 23Add onion and capsicum; cook on high for 1–2 minutes.
  24. 24Add onion and capsicum; cook on high for 1–2 minutes.
  25. 25Add sauce + ⅓ cup water, simmer until glossy.
  26. 26Add sauce + ⅓ cup water, simmer until glossy.
  27. 27Add sauce + ⅓ cup water, simmer until glossy.
  28. 28Toss in the chicken.
  29. 29Toss in the chicken.
  30. 30Toss in the chicken.
  31. 31Finish with spring onion greens.
  32. 32Finish with spring onion greens.
  33. 33Finish with spring onion greens.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • 3 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • 3 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • 500 g boneless chicken thighs, bite-size
  • 500 g boneless chicken thighs, bite-size
  • 500 g boneless chicken thighs, bite-size
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1.5 tbsp roasted black sesame powder
  • 1.5 tbsp roasted black sesame powder
  • 1.5 tbsp roasted black sesame powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot / cornflour / tapioca flour
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot / cornflour / tapioca flour
  • 2 tbsp arrowroot / cornflour / tapioca flour
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • Oil spray
  • Oil spray
  • Oil spray
  • 1.5 tbsp roasted black sesame powder
  • 1.5 tbsp roasted black sesame powder
  • 1.5 tbsp roasted black sesame powder
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp chilli crisp or chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp chilli crisp or chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp chilli crisp or chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 tbsp hot water or hot stock
  • 4 tbsp hot water or hot stock
  • 4 tbsp hot water or hot stock
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 green chillies
  • 1 green chillies
  • 1 green chillies
  • 0.5 cup onion cubes
  • 0.5 cup onion cubes
  • 0.5 cup onion cubes
  • 0.5 cup capsicum cubes
  • 0.5 cup capsicum cubes
  • 0.5 cup capsicum cubes
  • 0.33 cup water
  • 0.33 cup water
  • 0.33 cup water
  • Spring onion greens
  • Spring onion greens
  • Spring onion greens

Equipment

air fryerpan

Tips

  • The black sesame adds a deep nutty flavor and also brings in healthy fats, antioxidants and minerals like calcium and iron.
  • You can add a little more water if you'd like a thick gravy.
  • Serve it up just as it is or with some fried rice, noodles or a flaky paratha.