STICKY GARLIC SESAME CHICKEN
Marinated in a sauce that combines the richness of soy, the zing of ketchup, and the sweetness of honey. Paired with golden rice, delicately seasoned and cooked to fluffy, accompanied with a mix of green vegetables
PREP 20m
COOK 20m
TOTAL 40m
SERVES 2
Ingredients-
Marinade:
2 chicken breasts or 4 thighs
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 garlic clove, grated
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Sauce:
2 tbsp light soy sauce
3 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 tsp ginger, grated
2 tbsp honey
Rice:
1 tsp oil
1 ramekin rice
Pinch salt
2 ramekins water
Toasted sesame seeds
Green vegetables (spinach, peas, asparagus, broccoli)
Instructions-
Marinate the Chicken:
Combine chicken with light soy sauce, black pepper, grated garlic, and bicarbonate of soda.
Set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare the Rice:
In a saucepan, heat oil and add rice and a pinch of salt.
Fry until lightly golden.
Add water and boil for exactly 10 minutes.
Remove from heat (keeping the lid on) and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.
Brown the Chicken:
Brown the marinated chicken in a pan with a small amount of oil.
Once golden, set aside.
Make the Sauce:
In the same pan, combine light soy sauce, tomato ketchup, grated garlic, grated ginger, and honey.
Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes.
Combine Chicken and Sauce:
Add the browned chicken back into the pan with the sauce.
Ensure the chicken is well-coated with the sauce and simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Serve:
Serve the honey soy chicken over the golden rice.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.
Accompany with a side of green vegetables.