Old School Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Old School Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken; 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts; 1 can evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 teaspoon white pepper, divided; 2 cups pancake mix; 2 jars sesame seeds; Peanut oil for frying; Sauce; 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate; 1 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1/4 cup sake; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon powdered ginger; 1/4 teaspoon powdered garlic; 1 tablespoon corn starch; 1 bunch of green onions, thinly sliced; 8 cups cooked jasmine rice

Servings: persons

Chicken
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
1 can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon white pepper, divided
2 cups pancake mix
2 jars sesame seeds
Peanut oil for frying
Sauce
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sake
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/4 teaspoon powdered garlic
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 bunch of green onions, thinly sliced
8 cups cooked jasmine rice

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["Cut the chicken into 1 1/2"" cubes. Put in a shallow glass dish.", "in a bowl, mix milk, mustard, eggs, and about 1/2 of the garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour it over the chicken, wrap in plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator.", "Marinade for 2 hours. The chicken absorbs much of the marinade and puffs up. Believe me, 1 1/2 pounds of chicken will serve 8 adults.", "Mix together the pancake mix, remaining garlic, salt, and pepper. Drain the chicken and dredge in the pancake mix.", "Heat the oil in a large skillet. When very hot, test with 1 piece of the chicken. Fry a little of the chicken at a time, turning once when golden brown.", "Keep the fried chicken warm in a 180 degree oven until all has been fried.", "Mix all ingredients except onions and rice together in a medium saucepan.", "Heat until boiling. Then reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened.", "Serve chicken over rice with green onions. Serve the sauce in a separate bowl."]

2164

kcal

Calories

Fat

336

Carbs

103

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken, 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, 1 can evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Old School 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.

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Old School Sesame Chicken

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