Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup cornstarch; 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic; 1 ½ teaspoons ginger; ¾ cup sugar; ½ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup sherry wine; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 -3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks; ¼ cup soy sauce; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup cornstarch; sesame seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

¼ cup cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons ginger
¾ cup sugar
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup sherry wine
2 cups chicken broth
2 -3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
¼ cup soy sauce
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cornstarch
sesame seeds, toasted

1
Combine ingredients for sauce.
2
Put in a quart jar; shake and refrigerate till needed.
3
Mix chicken and soy sauce; stir in egg.
4
Add cornstarch and mix till chicken is coated.
5
This will look terrible but the end result is what counts!
6
Deep fry the chicken until crispy and well done.
7
Drain.
8
Add the sauce mixture and the chicken to a clean wok or skillet.
9
Cook until thick.
10
Add water if it gets too thick.
11
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with rice.

648

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup cornstarch, 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons ginger, ¾ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Sesame Chicken

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