Asian-style chicken with sauce and rice
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Tender chicken with a bright sweet-spicy sauce will make an ordinary dinner unforgettable. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the chicken into pieces. In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, egg white, and cornstarch until a thick paste forms.
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Step 2
2. Add the chicken pieces and stir to evenly coat the chicken with the mixture. Cover the chicken and let it stand at room temperature for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3
3. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Peel and mince the garlic. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced ginger to the oil and sauté, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Step 4
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining sauce ingredients until smooth. Pour the mixture into the saucepan and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
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Step 5
5. As soon as the sauce thickens, reduce the heat and cover with a lid.
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Step 6
6. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes on each side, until deeply golden and crispy. Transfer the chicken to paper towels and repeat with the remaining thighs.
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Step 7
7. Add all the cooked chicken to the pot with the sauce and mix. Increase the heat to medium, stir, and cook until heated through.
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Step 8
8. Sprinkle the chicken with chopped green onions and serve immediately with boiled rice and broccoli.