Awesome Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Awesome Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole boneless chicken breasts; Marinade; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cooking wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 3 -5 drops sesame oil; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; Sauce; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 4 teaspoons dark soy sauce; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 green onion, thinly slice; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 3 1/2 - 4 cups peanut oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

3 whole boneless chicken breasts
Marinade
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon cooking wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
3 -5 drops sesame oil
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Sauce
1 cup water
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 green onion, thinly slice
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
3 1/2 - 4 cups peanut oil (for frying)

1
Cut the chicken into small, approximately 1-inch cubes.
2
Add the marinade ingredients and marinate the chicken for at least 20 minutes.
3
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce.
4
Mix together all of the sauce ingredients except for the green onion.
5
Pour them into a small pot and bring to a boil.
6
Turn the heat down to a low and keep warm while you are deep-frying the chicken.
7
Heat oil for deep-frying.
8
When the oil is ready, add the marinated chicken a few pieces at a time, sliding them into oil carefully, and not to overcrowd.
9
Deepfry until golden brown.
10
Remove the cooked chicken pieces from the oil and drain on paper towels.
11
Repeat with the remainder of the chicken.
12
Just before you are finished deep-frying, bring the sauce back up to a boil.
13
Mix in the green onion.
14
Place the chicken on a large platter and pour sauce over.
15
Sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
16
Serve over rice.

1570

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole boneless chicken breasts, Marinade, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cooking wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Awesome Sesame Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Awesome Sesame Chicken

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