Name: Chicken With Sesame Seeds
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1/2 cup peanut oil; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds; For the marinade; 1 egg white; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cornflour; For the sauce; 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce; 2 teaspoons chinese cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons chili bean sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 teaspoon whole szechuan peppercorns, roasted; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped spring onions

Servings: 4 persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
For the marinade
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornflour
For the sauce
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons chinese cider vinegar
2 teaspoons chili bean sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon whole szechuan peppercorns, roasted
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped spring onions

1
Cut the chicken breasts into strips around 7.5cm/3 inch long and mix with all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl, refrigerate for about 20 minutes
2
Heat a wok or frying pan over a high heat and then add the 1/2 cup peanut oil, when it is very hot, remove the wok from the heat and immediately add the chicken pieces, stirring vigorously to prevent them sticking.
3
After about 2 minutes, when the chicken pieces turn white, quickly drain them in a stainless-steel colander set in a bowl. Discard the oil.
4
Wipe the wok clean, heat it until it is very hot, then add the tablespoon of oil. Immediately add the sesame seeds and stir-fry for 30 seconds or until they are slightly brown
5
Add all the sauce ingredients and bring to the boil.
6
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir-fry the mixture for another 2 minutes, coating the pieces thoroughly with the sauce and sesame seeds.

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Chicken With Sesame Seeds

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