Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a small bowl or jug, combine the sauce ingredients and whisk them briefly. Set the mixture aside.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken (you can season it with freshly cracked black pepper if you wish) for 5 minutes until it is golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add more oil to the skillet and sauté the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until they are just softened. Do not cook them too long, as they will cook more with the sauce.
- Whisk the sauce again and add it to the skillet. Cook over low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. If the sauce thickens too much, add a small amount of water to loosen it.
- Add the chicken back into the skillet and stir to coat it well in the sauce. Remove the skillet from the heat, garnish with toasted sesame seeds, and serve over cooked jasmine rice.
Nutrition
Notes
Cut the chicken into pieces of the same size so they cook evenly. When cooking the chicken in a cast iron skillet, place the pieces in the skillet and let them cook for 1 minute without moving them to help them get a golden color. You can add more vegetables to the stir fry, such as water chestnuts, shredded cabbage, or fresh herbs if you prefer. If the sauce thickens too quickly, loosen it with a splash of water. If the sauce does not reach the consistency you want, add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon of water. Remember that cornstarch needs to cook to 203°F/95°C to start thickening. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in a skillet with a splash of water until warmed through.
