Sesame Chicken

12 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Make the batter: In a bowl, mix together 4 tbs of cornflour, 1 tbs of plain flour, 1 egg yolk, 1 tbs of oil and a glass of water until you obtain a smooth and sticky consistency.
  2. 2Dice 300g of chicken thighs.
  3. 3Marinate the chicken: Add 1 tbs light soy, 1 tsp white pepper and 1 egg white to the chicken and mix well.
  4. 4Add the marinated chicken into the batter and mix to coat well.
  5. 5Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix together 1 tbs light soy, 1 tbs oyster sauce, 2 tbs sugar, 2 tbs vinegar, 3 tbs water and 1/2 tbs cornstarch.
  6. 6Heat the oil to 150°C and fry the chicken for 3-5 minutes until golden.
  7. 7Raise the oil temperature to 170°C and fry the chicken for another minute for a crispy coating.
  8. 8Toast the sesame seeds in a wok over low heat for about a minute until color changes.
  9. 9Heat some oil in a wok, add garlic and bird's eye chillis and stir-fry.
  10. 10Add the sauce and once it's heated through, add the fried chicken.
  11. 11Toss the chicken in the sauce, flip the pan three times.
  12. 12Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbs cornflour
  • 1 tbs plain flour
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbs oil
  • 1 glass water
  • 300 g diced chicken thighs
  • 1 tbs light soy
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tbs light soy
  • 1 tbs oyster sauce
  • 2 tbs sugar
  • 2 tbs vinegar
  • 3 tbs water
  • 0.5 tbs cornstarch
  • 1 handful sesame seeds
  • 1 handful garlic
  • 1 handful bird's eye chillis

Equipment

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