Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons rice wine; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 dash hot pepper sauce; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 clove crushed garlic; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 4 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove crushed garlic
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 green bell pepper, sliced
4 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces

1
To Make Marinade: In a nonporous dish or bowl blend cornstarch with wine or sherry; then stir in lemon juice, soy sauce, hot pepper sauce, ginger and garlic. Blend together and stir in chicken strips. Cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for 3 to 4 hours.
2
In a wok or large skillet, place sesame seeds and dry-fry over medium heat, shaking the wok, until the seeds are a golden brown color. Remove seeds and set aside.
3
To same wok or skillet add sesame oil and vegetable oil and heat slowly. Drain chicken, reserving marinade, and stir-fry in wok a few pieces at a time, until browned. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4
Add mushrooms and green bell pepper to same wok or skillet and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the scallions and stir-fry 1 minute more. Return chicken to wok, together with reserved marinade, and stir over medium high heat for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the ingredients are evenly coated with the glaze. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and serve immediately.

435

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons rice wine, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 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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