Chicken is not just flavorful and nutritious—it's also easy on the wallet. And you can whip up a meal from it much faster than with other meats.
Coming up with new dishes every day without repeating yourself is simple: the possibilities for culinary creativity are huge! For instance, even a beginner cook can prepare a mouthwatering spicy chicken with sesame seeds and rice in no more than 20 minutes. At most, it might take half an hour.
Speedy Chicken Dinner
Chicken meat is very wholesome and cooks rapidly, especially the breast. If you're tired of the usual classic recipes, a great idea is to try something original. Chicken with sesame oil, honey, and hot chili peppers adds an exotic twist to your menu. For this spicy dish, rice makes an ideal side.
Spicy Chicken with Sesame and Rice Recipe
Ingredients
First, you'll need a chicken breast cut into small cubes—one kilogram is enough for several servings. Besides that, gather these ingredients:
• honey and soy sauce—1 tablespoon each; • 2 tablespoons of water and sesame seeds; • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil; • 1/2 teaspoon ground chili; • 3 minced garlic cloves; • 3 teaspoons of cornstarch.
Salt to taste, and optionally, finely chopped spring onions. For the side dish, steamed rice works best.
How to Prepare?
Start cooking the rice at the same time as the chicken. Then follow these steps:
Step 1. In a bowl, mix water, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and chili.
Step 2. Heat sesame oil in a pan, and once it's hot enough, add the diced chicken breast pieces.
Step 3. Fry them over high heat, stirring constantly, for a few minutes. Then transfer to a saucepan and pour the prepared sauce over the chicken.
Step 4. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Step 5. Dissolve the cornstarch in water, stir until the mixture thickens, then add it to the chicken in the pan.
Serve the dish sprinkled with sesame seeds. But tasty recipes don't stop here: try another perfect pairing—chicken with mushrooms.
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