Crispy Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken thighs (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
• 2 eggs
• 60 g cornflour (also known as cornstarch; for coating)
• salt (large pinch)
• 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 (to thicken the sauce)
• sesame seeds (pinch, for garnish)
• spring onion (sliced, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Add the chicken pieces to a bowl with the 2 eggs, 60g cornflour, and a large pinch of salt.

3. 3

   Mix until the chicken is well coated in the egg and cornflour mixture.

4. 4

   Air fry or fry the chicken pieces until they are crispy and golden brown.

5. 5

   In a separate pan, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and sesame oil.

6. 6

   Bring the sauce mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornflour with a splash of water to create a slurry, then stir it into the simmering sauce to thicken.

8. 8

   Add the crispy cooked chicken to the pan and toss everything together until the chicken is thoroughly coated in the sauce.

9. 9

   Finish by garnishing with a pinch of sesame seeds and sliced spring onions.

Notes

To lighten the calories, you can swap chicken thighs for chicken breast, reduce the amount of honey, or use less cornflour. The author suggests adding a splash of extra soy sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for extra flavor.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• high-protein
• air-fried
• takeaway-style
• chicken
• dinner