Denver's Imperial Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Denver's Imperial Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 8 oz (224 grm) chicken breasts, skinless and boned; 5 tbsp (70 ml) corn starch; pinch of salt; 6 tbsp (90 ml) water; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) fresh ginger root, minced; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) fresh garlic, chopped; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) or more chili oil (to taste); 1/2 tsp (2 ml) roasted sesame seeds; peanut oil for deep frying; iceberg lettuce (a handfull); 8 tbsp (125 ml) chicken broth; 1 tbsp (15 ml) dark soy sauce; 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce; 4 tbsp (60 ml) sugar; 4 tbsp (60 ml) white vinegar; 1 tsp (5 ml) corn starch; 1 tsp (5 ml) sake; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) oyster sauce

Servings: persons

2 8 oz (224 grm) chicken breasts, skinless and boned
5 tbsp (70 ml) corn starch
pinch of salt
6 tbsp (90 ml) water
1/2 tsp (2 ml) fresh ginger root, minced
1/2 tsp (2 ml) fresh garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp (2 ml) or more chili oil (to taste)
1/2 tsp (2 ml) roasted sesame seeds
peanut oil for deep frying
iceberg lettuce (a handfull)
8 tbsp (125 ml) chicken broth
1 tbsp (15 ml) dark soy sauce
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
4 tbsp (60 ml) sugar
4 tbsp (60 ml) white vinegar
1 tsp (5 ml) corn starch
1 tsp (5 ml) sake
1/2 tsp (2 ml) oyster sauce

1
In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients until well blended.
2
Cut chicken breast into 1/2 inch strips.
3
Place in a bowl with water and salt and let soak for about 15 minutes--do not drain.
4
Add cornstarch and mix well, coating chicken.
5
Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) peanut oil to chicken and mix to smooth and separate chicken strips.
6
Heat wok with medium flame, pour in oil for deep frying.
7
Heat oil up to about 325 degrees (175 C.) to 350 degrees (175 C.).
8
Place coated chicken strips in piece by piece and fry until it is crispy and cooked through.
9
Remove chicken and pour off the oil.
10
Heat the wok again with an additional 1 tsp (5 ml) peanut oil.
11
Add ginger, garlic and chili oil stir frying until fragrant.
12
Add sauce mix; stir until thickened.
13
Add fried chicken strips and mix well to coat all chicken strips with sauce.
14
Sprinkle on the sesame seeds before serving on a bed of lettuce.

285

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 8 oz (224 grm) chicken breasts, skinless and boned, 5 tbsp (70 ml) corn starch, pinch of salt, 6 tbsp (90 ml) water, and more.

Yes, Denver's Imperial 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.

Denver's Imperial Sesame Chicken

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