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-

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Brown the Chicken:

    • Brown the marinated chicken in a pan with a small amount of oil.

    • Once golden, set aside.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Serve:

    • Serve the honey soy chicken over the golden rice.

    • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

    • Accompany with a side of green vegetables.