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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 10mins
Serves or Makes: 2
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ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup gluten free all purpose flour, plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup corn starch, plus more as needed
- Neutral oil, for frying
ingredients
Sesame Sauce
- 1 teaspoon peanut or vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup liquid aminos (or gluten free soy sauce)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (plus more for serving)
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Scallions (green parts only) or chives, sliced, for serving
- Cooked rice, for serving
Method
Chicken
Step 1
In a shallow bowl, whisk egg with salt and pepper. I a separate bowl, combine flour and cornstarch.
Step 2
In a deep frying pan or dutch oven, heat oil to 350ºF.
Step 3
Dredge the chicken pieces in the egg first, then in the flour and cornstarch mixture.
Step 4
Fry 7-9 pieces of chicken at a time in the hot oil for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
Step 5
Transfer cooked chicken to a paper towel lined plate.
Sesame sauce
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine together brown sugar, honey, ketchup, sesame oil, rice vinegar, liquid aminos (or gluten free soy sauce), and corn starch. Whisk until combined.
Step 2
In a large pan, heat teaspoon of oil. Add garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
Step 3
Add sesame sauce, and cook stirring frequently until just thickened.
Step 4
Lower heat and add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce. Add half of the sesame seeds and toss to coat.
Step 5
Serve over cooked rice and garnish with additional sesame seeds and sliced scallions.