Awesome Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Awesome Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable Oil, For Frying; 8 pieces Chicken Breasts, Large, Chunked; 2 whole Eggs; 1 cup Buttermilk; 2 cups Self-Rising Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; Cooked White Rice For Serving; 1 can Chicken Broth, 14-ounce; 1 cup Sugar - Or More If You Prefer A Sweeter Sauce; 4 Tablespoons Distilled White Vinegar; 4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 4 Tablespoons Sesame Oil; 2 teaspoons Chili Paste - Heaping; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1/2 cups Cornstarch; 1 cup Water; 3 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds

Servings: persons

Vegetable Oil, For Frying
8 pieces Chicken Breasts, Large, Chunked
2 whole Eggs
1 cup Buttermilk
2 cups Self-Rising Flour
1/2 teaspoons Salt
Cooked White Rice For Serving
1 can Chicken Broth, 14-ounce
1 cup Sugar - Or More If You Prefer A Sweeter Sauce
4 Tablespoons Distilled White Vinegar
4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
4 Tablespoons Sesame Oil
2 teaspoons Chili Paste - Heaping
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1/2 cups Cornstarch
1 cup Water
3 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds

1
Pour enough oil in a fry pan to come half way up the sides.
2
Let oil heat on medium heat.
3
Place chicken chunks in a large bowl.
4
Beat eggs and buttermilk together and pour over chicken.
5
Let it set for 30 minutes or so.
6
Place flour and salt in a large zip top bag.
7
Put 10 12 chicken chunks at a time in flour mixture, shake well, then place in oil.
8
Fry chicken chunks for 7 8 minutes until crispy.
9
Drain on paper towels and set aside.
10
In a medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste and minced garlic.
11
Bring to a boil over high heat.
12
Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and stir that mixture into the boiling sauce.
13
Turn heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens and turns clear, about 2 minutes.
14
Keep warm.
15
Plate chicken over cooked white rice and spoon sauce over chicken.
16
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

1655

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable Oil, For Frying, 8 pieces Chicken Breasts, Large, Chunked, 2 whole Eggs, 1 cup Buttermilk, 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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