Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Whisk the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and water in a small bowl until the sugar begins to dissolve. Set the sauce aside.

   Ingredients used: 25.0 gr Brown Sugar, 60.0 gr Honey, 30.0 ml Rice Vinegar, 10.0 ml Sesame Oil, 60.0 ml Soy Sauce, 60.0 ml Water

   Cookware: small bowl, whisk

2. Step 2

   In a second small bowl, whisk 1 ¼ tbsp (10 gr) cornstarch with 2 tbsp (30 ml) water to make a smooth slurry. Set it aside.

   Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Cornstarch, 30.0 ml Water

   Cookware: small bowl, whisk

3. Step 3

   Place the chicken in a mixing bowl and season it evenly with the salt and black pepper.

   Ingredients used: 600.0 gr Chicken Breast, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: mixing bowl

4. Step 4

   Add the beaten eggs to the seasoned chicken and mix well. Add 6 ¾ tbsp (54 gr) cornstarch and toss until every piece is lightly coated.

   Ingredients used: 54.0 gr Cornstarch, 2.0 piece Egg

   Cookware: mixing bowl

5. Step 5

   Put the broccoli and 2 tbsp (30 ml) water in the large skillet. Cover and cook over medium heat until bright green and crisp-tender, then transfer the broccoli to a plate.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Broccoli, 30.0 ml Water

   Cookware: large skillet, lid, plate

6. Step 6

   Wipe the skillet dry, add 1 cup (225 ml) vegetable oil, and heat it over medium heat to 175°C. Fry the coated chicken in batches until golden and each piece reaches 74°C internally, about 4–5 minutes per batch; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.

   Timer: 15 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 225.0 ml Vegetable Oil

   Cookware: instant-read thermometer, large skillet, Paper towel, plate, tongs

7. Step 7

   Carefully discard the cooled frying oil and wipe out the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil, garlic, and ginger, then cook over medium heat until fragrant.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic, 10.0 gr Ginger, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

   Cookware: large skillet

8. Step 8

   Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Cookware: large skillet

9. Step 9

   Whisk the prepared slurry again, pour it into the simmering sauce, and stir until the sauce is glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Cookware: large skillet, small bowl, whisk

10. Step 10

    Add the cooked chicken and broccoli to the sauce and toss until evenly coated and hot. Fold in the sesame seeds and green onions, then serve immediately.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 3.0 piece Scallion, 18.0 gr Sesame Seed

    Cookware: large skillet, tongs