Sesame Chicken with Chilli Achar
Sesame Chicken that is sweet, salty, crispy and full of flavour, made using our Chilli Achar and Gourmet Tomato Sauce
INGREDIENTS
CHICKEN
500g chicken thigh or breast, sliced thinly
1 tablespoon cornflour
pinch white pepper
CASHEWS
½ cup raw cashews
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon salt
SAUCE
½ cup tamari or soy sauce
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons Crunch Preserves Gourmet Tomato Sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons Crunch Preserves Chilli Achar
TO COOK
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely diced
2cm piece ginger, finely diced
1 large red capsicum, cut into strips
Thai basil or coriander to serve
Steamed rice to serve
INSTRUCTIONS
CHICKEN
Thinly slice the chicken thighs, place in a bowl and coat in the cornflour and pepper.
CASHEWS
Combine all the cashews ingredients, then toast in a frypan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, watching closely. Once caramelised, remove and spread out onto baking paper to cool. Then roughly chop and set aside.
SAUCE
Combine sauce ingredients and mix well.
TO COOK
Heat the oil in a large fry pan over medium heat, add the chicken and cook til crispy. Add the garlic and ginger, cook a further 2-3 minutes then pour in the sauce and capsicum, bring to the boil then cook medium-high heat for 5 minutes until sauce coats the chicken.
Serve over steamed rice and garnished with fresh Thai basil or coriander.
200g
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250ml
A healthier, tastier version of an Aussie classic.
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