Sesame Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Add them to a bowl with the eggs, cornflour, and salt.
  3. 3Mix until the chicken is well coated.
  4. 4Air fry or fry the chicken pieces until crispy and golden.
  5. 5In another pan, add the ketchup, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil.
  6. 6Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  7. 7Mix the cornflour with a splash of water and stir it into the sauce to thicken.
  8. 8Add the crispy chicken and toss everything together until coated in the sauce.
  9. 9Finish with a pinch of sesame seeds and spring onion.

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken thighs, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 60 g cornflour
  • 1 Large pinch salt
  • 60 ml ketchup
  • 60 ml soy sauce
  • 60 ml honey
  • 12 g brown sugar
  • 10 ml rice vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 ml sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 Pinch sesame seeds
  • spring onion

Equipment

air fryerpan

Tips

  • To lighten up the recipe, reduce honey, use less cornflour, or swap chicken thighs for chicken breast.
  • Adding a splash of soy sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice can enhance the flavor.
  • Mix cornflour with a splash of water before adding to sauce to thicken.