EASY MEALS FOR 2, EP 34 CRUNCHY GARLIC SESAME CHICKEN Chicken * 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces * seasonings: 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder * 1/3 cup cornstarch * Neutral oil, for shallow frying Sesame sauce * 2 tbsp soy sauce * 2 tbsp honey * 1 tbsp brown sugar * 1 tbsp rice vinegar * 1 tbsp ketchup * 2 tsp toasted sesame oil * 2 green onions ( whites for the sauce and greens to garnish ) * ¼ cup water * 3-4 garlic cloves, minced * 1 tsp grated ginger * 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water ( to thicken the sauce if you need to ) * 1 tbsp sesame seeds To serve * Cooked rice * Sliced green onions * Steamed broccoli, optional Instructions 1. Prepare the chicken: mix chicken with seasonings and oil ( oil helps seasonings spread better ), then add cornstarch and mix ! I 2. Mix the sauce: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, sesame oil and water. Keep the cornstarch slurry separate. 3. Fry: Heat about ½ inch of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches for 5–7 minutes total, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through to 74°C / 165°F. Transfer to a wire rack. 4. Cook the sauce: Carefully discard the frying oil, leaving about 1 tsp in the pan. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the garlic and optional ginger; stir for 20–30 seconds. Pour in the sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. 5. Thicken: Stir the slurry again, then add it to the sauce. Simmer for 30–60 seconds until glossy and thick enough to coat the chicken. 6. Toss and serve #creatorsearchinsights #sesamechicken #EasyRecipe #cooking #dinneridea - @foodierandy