Black Chilli Chicken
Serves 3
Directions
- 1Toast sesame seeds until fragrant and grind to a powder.
- 2Marinate chicken with egg, sesame powder, garlic paste, starch, chili oil, pepper and salt.
- 3Rest the marinated chicken for 15–20 minutes.
- 4Air fry the chicken at 200°C for 13–15 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp.
- 5Mix sauce: sesame powder, soy sauce, vinegar, chili crisp, sugar, salt and hot water/stock.
- 6Heat oil in a pan.
- 7Sauté garlic paste and chilies.
- 8Add onion and capsicum; cook on high for 1–2 minutes.
- 9Add sauce + ⅓ cup water, simmer until glossy.
- 10Toss in the chicken.
- 11Finish with spring onion greens.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 500 g boneless chicken thighs, bite-size
- 1 egg
- 1.5 tbsp roasted black sesame powder
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 2 tbsp arrowroot / cornflour / tapioca flour
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.75 tsp salt
- Oil spray
- 1.5 tbsp roasted black sesame powder
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp chilli crisp or chilli flakes
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt to taste
- 4 tbsp hot water or hot stock
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 green chillies
- 0.5 cup onion cubes
- 0.5 cup capsicum cubes
- 0.33 cup water
- 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.
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