Crispy Sesame Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Sauce

Name: Crispy Sesame Chicken with Sweet and Spicy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '600g chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size chunks'}; {'group': 'Coating', 'item': '2 eggs, lightly beaten'}; {'group': 'Coating', 'item': '3 tbsp cornflour'}; {'group': 'Coating', 'item': '75g plain flour'}; {'group': 'Coating', 'item': '1/2 tsp salt'}; {'group': 'Coating', 'item': '1/2 tsp ground black pepper'}; {'group': 'Coating', 'item': '1/2 tsp garlic salt'}; {'group': 'Coating', 'item': '2 tsp paprika'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp sesame oil'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp Chinese rice vinegar'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp honey'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '3 tbsp ketchup'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp brown sugar'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '4 tbsp soy sauce'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '2 tbsp sesame seeds'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'A small bunch of spring onions, chopped'}; {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Cooked rice'}

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Discover the perfect balance of crispy and tender with our Crispy Sesame Chicken! Tossed in a delightful sweet and spicy sauce, it's ready in just 15 minutes.

440 kcal /serving 15 mins Serves 4 Medium Asian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '600g chicken breasts, chopped into bite-size chunks'}
{'group': 'Coating', 'item': '2 eggs, lightly beaten'}
{'group': 'Coating', 'item': '3 tbsp cornflour'}
{'group': 'Coating', 'item': '75g plain flour'}
{'group': 'Coating', 'item': '1/2 tsp salt'}
{'group': 'Coating', 'item': '1/2 tsp ground black pepper'}
{'group': 'Coating', 'item': '1/2 tsp garlic salt'}
{'group': 'Coating', 'item': '2 tsp paprika'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp sesame oil'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp Chinese rice vinegar'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp honey'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '3 tbsp ketchup'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp brown sugar'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '4 tbsp soy sauce'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '2 tbsp sesame seeds'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'A small bunch of spring onions, chopped'}
{'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Cooked rice'}

Preparation

Prepare three shallow bowls: one with beaten eggs, one with cornflour, and one with a mixture of plain flour, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and paprika.
Chop the chicken into bite-size pieces.

Cooking

Heat 5 tbsp sunflower oil in a wok over high heat.
Dredge chicken pieces in cornflour, dip in egg, then coat with seasoned flour.
Fry in batches for 6-7 mins until golden brown, turning occasionally.
Remove and drain on paper towels.
In the same wok, add sesame oil and minced garlic, sauté briefly.
Add rice vinegar, honey, sweet chilli sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce.
Stir and simmer until reduced by a third, about 2-3 mins.
Return chicken to the wok, toss to coat, and cook for an additional 1-2 mins.

Plating & Serving

Serve the crispy sesame chicken over cooked rice.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.

Notes

For extra sauce to drizzle over rice, consider doubling the sauce ingredients.

Suggested Sides

steamed rice

Nutrition per Serving

440 Calories

41.9g Protein 36% DV

40.3g Carbs 14% DV

12.3g Fat 16% DV

2.7g Fiber 7% DV

16.7g Sugars

1290mg Sodium 86% DV

189mg Cholesterol 54% DV

Health Labels

Dairy Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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