sesame chicken with cauliflower rice

Name: Sesame Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: ## FOR THE CHICKEN; 1 1/2 pound(s) boneless chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces; 2 eggs beaten; 1/2 cup(s) flour; 1/2 cup(s) cornstarch; salt and pepper; peanut oil for frying; ## FOR THE SAUCE; 2 clove(s) garlic minced; 1 teaspoon(s) olive oil; 1/4 cup(s) honey; 1/3 cup(s) soy sauce; 1/2 cup(s) ketchup; 4 tablespoon(s) dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon(s) toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoon(s) cornstarch; 1 tablespoon(s) black and white sesame seeds; ## FOR THE CAULIFLOWER RICE; 1/2 head cauliflower shredded in a food processor.; 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil; salt

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Apr 9, 2022

yummy

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
salt and pepper
peanut oil for frying
FOR THE SAUCE
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon black and white sesame seeds
FOR THE CAULIFLOWER RICE
1/2 head cauliflower shredded in a food processor.
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt

How To Make sesame chicken with cauliflower rice

Step 1

For the Chicken Place the eggs salt, and pepper in a shallow dish mix well.

Step 2

Place the flour and cornstarch in a shallow dish and mix. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture then dredge in the flour mixture. Place in a single layer on a baking pan. Set in the fridge for 1 hour.
Step 3

Heat the peanut oil to 350 degrees. Working in small batches cook the chicken about 5 minutes in the hot oil. Remove with slotted spoon and place on paper towel lined plate to drain. Repeat until all chicken is done.
Step 4

For the Sauce. Mix the honey, soy, ketchup, dark brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil and cornstarch in a bowl. Mix well. Place the oil in a saucepan. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the honey mixture and cook 3 to 4 minutes until hot and thickened. Mix the chicken into the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds..
Step 5

For the Cauliflower rice Place the oil in a large skillet. Add the cauliflower rice and salt and cook for 2 or 3 minutes just until hot.
Step 6

For the dish Place cauliflower rice on a plate. Top with the sesame chicken.
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