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Spicy Sesame Oil Chicken Stir Fry

Yesterday night as I was prepping chicken for this morning's sahur, I was out of soy sauce and couldn't make kung pao chicken. Hence I made a never before tried concoction, and decide to throw in sesame oil for a twist. While I marinated the chicken, the sesame oil smell was strong, was afraid that Husband may not like it. But thankfully after frying, was toned down and in fact it was yummy! So I have to note this down, in case I need a quick stir fry.

Spicy Sesame Oil Chicken Stir Fry

400g thigh boneless chicken (was 500g, but I removed skins), cut into strips
1 1/2 tbsp Nando's marinade
1 tsp sesame oil
3 tbsp kicap manis
1 tsp chili paste
1 1/2 (or 2 ) tbsp honey
1 tsp garlic powder
Handful of wok fried peanuts

Mix all wet sauces together with the chicken and marinate for about 15 minutes. Fry on a nonstick pan, until  the chicken is cooked. Sprinkle garlic powder and fried peanuts and cook till juices are reduced to the amount that you desire. Tada!

It's the right amount of spice for a stir fry so it won't be muak, and best of all I don't have to add salt. Means that this is a great dish to cook while fasting as you won't go wrong with the amount of salt to put in!

I should also try again my orange stir fry soon!

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