Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole boneless chicken breasts; Marinade:; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cooking wine or dry sherry; a few drops of sesame oil; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch (corn flour); 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; Sauce for Sesame Chicken:; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/8 cup vinegar (Guide notes: I find that a little low. It all depends on how sweet you want the sauce; for a sweeter sauce use less vinegar); 1/4 cup cornstarch (corn flour); 1 cup sugar; 2 TB dark soy sauce; 2 TB sesame oil; 1 tsp chili paste, or more if desired; 1 clove garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 3 1/2 - 4 cups peanut oil for deep-frying

Servings: persons

3 whole boneless chicken breasts
Marinade:
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon cooking wine or dry sherry
a few drops of sesame oil
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch (corn flour)
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Sauce for Sesame Chicken:
1/2 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
1/8 cup vinegar (Guide notes: I find that a little low. It all depends on how sweet you want the sauce; for a sweeter sauce use less vinegar)
1/4 cup cornstarch (corn flour)
1 cup sugar
2 TB dark soy sauce
2 TB sesame oil
1 tsp chili paste, or more if desired
1 clove garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
3 1/2 - 4 cups peanut oil for deep-frying

1
Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. Mix the marinade ingredients and marinate the chicken for 20 minutes.
2
To prepare the sauce: 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.
3
To deep-fry the chicken: add the marinated chicken pieces a few at a time, and deep-fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remainder of the chicken.
4
Just before you are finished deep-frying, bring the sauce back up to a boil.
5
Place the chicken on a large platter and pour the sauce over. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve the Sesame Chicken with rice.

1528

kcal

Calories

104

Fat

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole boneless chicken breasts, Marinade:, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cooking wine or dry sherry, 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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