Leeann Chin's Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Leeann Chin's Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken breasts; 1 egg; 2 tbsp (30 ml) flour; 2 tbsp (30 ml) cornstarch; 2 tbsp (30 ml) water; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 2 tsp (10 ml) vegetable oil; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) baking soda; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) white pepper; 1/2 cup (125 ml) water; 1/4 cup (60 ml) cornstarch; 1 cup (225 ml) sugar; 1 cup (225 ml) chicken broth; 3/4 cup (175 ml) vinegar; 2 tsp (10 ml) dark soy sauce; 2 tsp (10 ml) chili paste; 1 tsp (5 ml) vegetable oil; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; vegetable oil for the wok; 2 tbsp (30 ml) toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

2 whole chicken breasts
1 egg
2 tbsp (30 ml) flour
2 tbsp (30 ml) cornstarch
2 tbsp (30 ml) water
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
2 tsp (10 ml) vegetable oil
1/4 tsp (1 ml) baking soda
1/4 tsp (1 ml) white pepper
1/2 cup (125 ml) water
1/4 cup (60 ml) cornstarch
1 cup (225 ml) sugar
1 cup (225 ml) chicken broth
3/4 cup (175 ml) vinegar
2 tsp (10 ml) dark soy sauce
2 tsp (10 ml) chili paste
1 tsp (5 ml) vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
vegetable oil for the wok
2 tbsp (30 ml) toasted sesame seeds

1
Remove bone and skin from chicken, cut into 2 inch x 1/2 inch strips.
2
Mix with the first 8 ingredients (egg through white pepper); stir in chicken.
3
Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
4
Mix 1/2 cup (125 ml) water and 1/4 cup (60 ml) cornstarch.
5
Heat next ingredients (sugar through garlic) until boiling.
6
Stir in cornstarch mixture; remove from heat; keep warm.
7
Heat vegetable oil (about 2 inches deep) to 350 degrees (175 C.).
8
Fry about 10 pieces of chicken, adding 1 at a time, 3 minutes or until light brown.
9
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
10
Repeat until all chicken is done.
11
Heat oil to 375 degrees (200 C.).
12
Fry about 1/2 the chicken 1 minute, or until golden brown.
13
Remove from oil and drain on paper towel.
14
Repeat with remaining chicken.
15
Heat sauce to boiling, pour over chicken and sprinkle on sesame seeds.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole chicken breasts, 1 egg, 2 tbsp (30 ml) flour, 2 tbsp (30 ml) cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Leeann Chin's 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.

Leeann Chin's Sesame Chicken

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