Sesame Chicken

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Ingrediente

Marinade

1 lb (450g) chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 cloves garlic, grated

Black pepper, to taste

Generous pinch of white pepper

Generous sprinkle of five-spice powder

1.5 tsp soy sauce

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 egg white

1/2 tbsp cornstarch, potato starch, or sweet potato starch

1 cup sweet potato starch or potato starch (for coating)

Sauce

2 tbsp honey

3 tbsp brown sugar

2.5 tbsp soy sauce

3 tbsp water

2.5 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp rice vinegar

Stir-Fry

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 inch ginger, chopped

2 dried red chilies, halved

2 large fresh red chilies, slivered

1/4 red or green bell pepper, thinly sliced

2 tsp potato starch mixed with 2 tsp water (slurry)

1 tbsp sesame oil

1.5 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Diced spring onion, for garnish

Instrucțiuni

1. Marinate the chicken

Combine the chicken with garlic, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, white pepper, five-spice, baking soda, egg white, and starch. Mix well, cover, and rest for 15 minutes.

2. Prepare the starch coating

Place sweet potato or potato starch in a bowl. Mist lightly with water using a spray bottle, let sit for 10 seconds, then whisk. Repeat four times to create tiny crunchy granules.

3. Coat the chicken

Spread half the starch in a wide container. Spread chicken pieces one by one, top with the remaining starch, cover, and shake until evenly coated. Dust off excess starch.

Lightly toast the sesame seeds in your wok and set aside.

4. First fry

Heat oil to 380°F (190°C). Fry the chicken in batches for about 2 minutes, until pale and lightly crisp. Remove and drain.

5. Second fry

Rest the chicken for 15 minutes. Fry again at 380°F for 2–3 minutes until deeply golden and very crispy. Drain and set aside.

6. Make the sauce

Whisk together honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, water, ketchup, and rice vinegar. Heat 1 tbsp frying oil in a hot wok. Add garlic, ginger, and dried chilies; sauté until lightly browned. Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil. Stir in the slurry and cook until slightly thickened.

7. Combine

Add the fried chicken, fresh chilies, and bell peppers to the wok. Toss with sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds until everything is well-coated and glossy.

8. Serve

Transfer to a plate and finish with spring onions and extra slivered chilies. Serve immediately while hot and crispy, alongside steamed rice.

Note

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