Garlic Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Garlic Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 ounces small mushrooms, quartered; 1 large green bell pepper, cut into strips; 4 scallions, chopped diagonally; boiled rice, to serve; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 3 -5 drops Tabasco sauce; 1 inch fresh ginger, grated; 3 cloves garlic, crushed

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless chicken
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 ounces small mushrooms, quartered
1 large green bell pepper, cut into strips
4 scallions, chopped diagonally
boiled rice, to serve
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 -5 drops Tabasco sauce
1 inch fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, crushed

1
Trim the meat and cut into thin strips about 1/2 x 2 inch.
2
Make the marinade.
3
In a bowl, blend the cornstarch with the rice wine or dry sherry, then stir in the lemon juice, soy sauce, Tabasco sauce, ginger and garlic.
4
Stir in the strips, cover and leave in a cool place for 4 hours.
5
Place the sesame seeds in a wok or large frying pan and dry fry over moderate heat, shaking the pan, until the seeds are golden.
6
Set aside.
7
Heat the sesame and vegetable oils in the wok or frying pan.
8
Drain the meat, reserving the marinade, and stir fry a few pieces at a time until browned.
9
Remove with a slotted spoon.
10
Add the mushrooms and green pepper and stirfry for 2-3 minutes.
11
Add the scallions and 1 minute more.
12
Return the meat to the wok or frying pan, together with the reserved marinade, and stir over a moderate heat for a further 2 minutes, or until the ingredients are evenly coated with glaze.
13
Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top and serve immediately with boiled rice.

406

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless chicken, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Garlic 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.

Garlic Sesame Chicken

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