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Light Sesame Chicken

The chicken in this recipe is not breaded and deep-friend, but rolled in egg white and cornstarch and then fried in a little oil. This makes it a lot healthier, and also tastier as it's mixed with saucy broccoli. Delish!

Ingredients (for 4 people):

• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
• 2 eggs (whites only)
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 4 cups chicken, cut into small pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 4 scallions (cut into thin slices)
• Salt and pepper (for seasoning)
  

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the honey, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and garlic and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk egg whites and cornstarch. Add the chicken pieces and salt and pepper, and mix by hand until all the chicken pieces are coated.
3. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and add half of the coated chicken. Stir, and fry the chicken for 6 mins. until it's golden brown.
4. While the chicken is frying, cook the broccoli in boiling water for 5 mins. until al dente.
5. Remove finished chicken from skillet, heat another tablespoon of oil, and fry remaining chicken until golden brown.
6. Once done, add all chicken pieces to pan, add the scallions and sauce, and stir until all the chicken pieces are coated with sauce.
7. Simmer for 30 seconds, add finished broccoli, stir well again, and serve over rice.
8. Enjoy!