HEALTHY SWEET CHILLI CHICKEN STRIPS

Shopping list

• 500 grams chicken thighs — cut into small strips

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• 100 grams seasoned flour — salt, pepper, paprika & all-purpose seasoning

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• 1 whole egg — beaten

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• 100 grams breadcrumbs — seasoned with salt, pepper & paprika

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• 3 tablespoons chilli-infused honey

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• 3 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce

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• 2 tablespoons good-quality oil

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• 2 tablespoons mixed sesame seeds

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• 250 grams rice — to serve

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• 1 can oil spray

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Step by step

1. 1

   Cut the chicken thighs into small strips.

2. 2

   Coat each piece in seasoned flour, then dip into beaten egg and finally coat generously in seasoned breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Give your pan a light spray of oil and cook the chicken over a medium-high heat, turning regularly until golden, crispy and cooked through.

4. 4

   Remove the crispy chicken from the pan.

5. 5

   In the same pan, add chilli-infused honey, sweet chilli sauce and a splash of good-quality oil. Stir together until you have a glossy, sticky consistency.

6. 6

   Add a good sprinkle of mixed sesame seeds.

7. 7

   Return the crispy chicken to the pan and toss everything together until beautifully coated.

8. 8

   Serve over fluffy rice and enjoy!