Crispy Chicken Bowl with Sweet Ginger Sauce
Here’s my crispy chicken recipe of the moment!
This bowl really has everything I love: plenty of texture, freshness, but in particular a delicious sweet ginger sauce that goes perfectly with the crispy chicken!
- Servings: 4
- Preparation time: 25 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Frequently asked questions
No, you don’t need to peel the ginger. Just wash it well.
However, it is sometimes worth removing the skin when it becomes dry.
Sambal oelek is a chili paste from Southeast Asia made primarily from chili peppers, vinegar, and salt. Unlike other sauces, sambal oelek is quite simple, really emphasizing the taste of the chili pepper.
Yes, it is spicier than Sriracha because it contains fewer ingredients that would soften the taste. However, the level of spiciness can vary from brand to brand.
Ingredients
Crispy Sesame Chicken
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
- 2 tsp (10 ml) sambal oelek
- 1 cup (250 ml) breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- 4 chicken cutlets
Sweet Ginger Sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sambal oelek
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) honey
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
Bowl
- 3 cups (750 ml) cooked sushi rice
- 2 avocados, quartered
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh cilantro
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Preparation
Crispy Sesame Chicken
- In a soup bowl, mix eggs, lime and sriracha. In a second soup plate, combine breadcrumbs and salt. Dip chicken cutlets in egg mixture and drain well. Transfer to breadcrumbs and press to coat each cutlet.
- In a large non-stick frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, and cook cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
Sweet Ginger Sauce
- In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook ginger and garlic for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add remaining sauce ingredients and reduce for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often.
Bowl
- Divide rice among 4 bowls. Add avocados, green onions, cilantro, crispy chicken and sweet honey-ginger sauce.
