So simple to make yet so delicious. Follow our Sesame Chicken recipe for a healthier and tastier alternative to take-away.

Ingredients

Egg 1

Cornflour 2 Tbsp

Chicken thigh (boneless and skinless) 1/2 kg

Corn oil 2 Tbsp

Salt and Pepper 1/2 tsp each

For the sauce

Garlic 1 clove minced

Ginger 1 inch grated

Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp

Water 1 Tbsp

Sesame oil 1 tsp

White Vinegar 1 1/2 Tbsp

Brown sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp

Sesame seeds 2 Tbsp

Oyster Sauce 1 Tbsp

Cornflour 1 Tbsp

Spring onion to garnish

Method

1. Whisk together the egg, 2 Tbsp cornflour, salt and pepper. Cut the chicken thighs into one inch pieces. Toss the chicken in the mixture. Set aside.

2. Heat the oil in a wok on a medium high heat. Add the chicken along with the egg mixture to the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, taking care not to stir too much. It should take around 8 minutes. Drain off excess oil.

3. While the chicken is sizzling away, it’s time get the sauce ready. Mix the Sauce ingredients together in a small jug or bowl.

4. When the chicken is cooked through, pour over the sauce. You will see the sauce quickly thicken and coat the chicken beautifully as you stir it in.

5. Add some sliced spring onion as you take it off the heat.

Serve with plain boiled jasmine rice or egg fried rice. Enjoy!

By N Ismail