Sesame Chicken
Directions
- 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.
- 2Dice 300g of chicken thighs.
- 3Marinate the chicken: Add 1 tbs light soy, 1 tsp white pepper and 1 egg white to the chicken and mix well.
- 4Add the marinated chicken into the batter and mix to coat well.
- 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.
- 6Heat the oil to 150°C and fry the chicken for 3-5 minutes until golden.
- 7Raise the oil temperature to 170°C and fry the chicken for another minute for a crispy coating.
- 8Toast the sesame seeds in a wok over low heat for about a minute until color changes.
- 9Heat some oil in a wok, add garlic and bird's eye chillis and stir-fry.
- 10Add the sauce and once it's heated through, add the fried chicken.
- 11Toss the chicken in the sauce, flip the pan three times.
- 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
bowlknifecutting boardwoktongsspoonspatula