Japanese Style Crispy Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Japanese Style Crispy Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch chunks); oil (for deep frying, preferably peanut oil); Batter; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon white sugar; 3 minced garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, root; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon better than bouillon chicken soup base; 4 tablespoons potato starch; 2 tablespoons rice flour; Sauce; 3 cups water; 2 tablespoons better than bouillon chicken soup base; 1/4 - 1/2 cup sushi rice seasoning; 1/2 cup potato starch; 1 cup sugar; 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 4 tablespoons sesame oil; 4 teaspoons chili garlic paste; 3 minced garlic cloves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch chunks)
oil (for deep frying, preferably peanut oil)
Batter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, root
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon better than bouillon chicken soup base
4 tablespoons potato starch
2 tablespoons rice flour
Sauce
3 cups water
2 tablespoons better than bouillon chicken soup base
1/4 - 1/2 cup sushi rice seasoning
1/2 cup potato starch
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
4 tablespoons sesame oil
4 teaspoons chili garlic paste
3 minced garlic cloves

1
In a large bowl, mix together eggs, salt, pepper, sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, and bouillon. Add chicken pieces, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
Remove bowl from refrigerator, add potato starch and rice flour to meat, and mix well.
3
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place chicken in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Cook meat in batches to maintain oil temperature. Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot.
4
Mix together all of the sauce ingredients. Pour them into a small pot and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Turn the heat down to low and keep warm while you are deep-frying the chicken.
5
Serve with hot Calrose or Japanese rice.

1061

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch chunks), oil (for deep frying, preferably peanut oil), Batter, 2 eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Japanese Style Crispy Sesame Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Japanese Style Crispy Sesame Chicken

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