Crispy Sesame Chicken

Takeout-style crispy chicken in a glossy, sweet-savory sesame glaze with steamed broccoli and rice.

Ingredients

• 1½ lb boneless thighs, in 1-inch pieces
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbsp hoisin
• 3 garlic cloves, grated
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 lb broccoli
• 1½ cups rice
• green onions

From your pantry: ¾ cup cornstarch, ⅓ cup oil, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, salt.

Instructions

1. Start the rice. Whisk the soy, honey, hoisin, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, 1 tbsp cornstarch and ¼ cup water for the sauce.
2. Toss the chicken with the egg and a pinch of salt, then with the rest of the cornstarch until coated.
3. Shallow-fry in batches in the oil over medium-high until golden and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on a rack. Steam the broccoli.
4. Pour off the oil, add the sauce to the pan and simmer, stirring, until thick and shiny, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Toss the chicken in the sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve over rice with broccoli.

Tip: Fry the chicken a second time for 1 minute just before saucing if you want it extra crunchy.

Nutrition per serving

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