Black Chilli Chicken

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• 1 cup whole black sesame seeds
• 500-600g boneless chicken thigh, bite-sized cubes
• 1-2 tablespoons garlic paste
• 3-4 tablespoons soy sauce
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 whole egg
• 3-4 tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons chili crisper
• 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes
• 1-2 teaspoons sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/4 cup hot water or chicken stock
• Cooking oil (for pan)
• Oil spray (for air fryer)
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 2-3 green chilies, sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1/3 cup water
• Chopped spring onion greens (for garnish)

1. 1Dry roast black sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat until fragrant, then transfer to a grinder and grind into a coarse powder.
2. 2Combine boneless chicken thigh cubes with half of the ground black sesame powder, garlic paste, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and one egg in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
3. 3Marinate the chicken for about 10-15 minutes.
4. 4Prepare the black chilli sauce by mixing the remaining ground black sesame powder with soy sauce, chili crisper, chili flakes, sugar, vinegar, a pinch of salt, and hot water (or chicken stock) in a separate bowl until well combined.
5. 5Add arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) to the marinated chicken and mix vigorously until each piece of chicken is coated.
6. 6Arrange the coated chicken pieces on a greased tray of an air fryer in a single layer, spray or brush with cooking oil, and air fry (or bake) until golden brown and crispy.
7. 7Heat cooking oil in a pan, add minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry until they turn golden brown.
8. 8Add diced red onion, sliced green chilies, and diced green bell pepper to the pan and stir-fry for about a minute until slightly softened but still retaining some crunch.
9. 9Pour the prepared black chilli sauce into the pan with the vegetables, and add water to thin the sauce slightly.
10. 10Once the sauce thickens and begins to simmer, add the crispy air-fried chicken pieces.
11. 11Toss everything together, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are thoroughly coated in the dark, glossy sauce.
12. 12Finish the dish with a generous sprinkling of chopped spring onion greens and stir once more.
13. 13Serve the Black Chilli Chicken hot on a bright red plate, accompanied by flaky paratha.

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