Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup sugar; ¼ cup soy sauce; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 2 ½ tablespoons white vinegar; 6 teaspoons rice wine or 6 teaspoons dry sherry, divided; 1 cup chicken broth; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces; 2 egg whites, lightly beaten; ¼ cup cornstarch; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 3 -6 red pepper pods, dried and hot; ¼ cup sesame seeds

Servings: persons

¾ cup sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
6 teaspoons rice wine or 6 teaspoons dry sherry, divided
1 cup chicken broth
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
3 -6 red pepper pods, dried and hot
¼ cup sesame seeds

1
In medium bowl, combine sugar, 1/4 cup of the soy sauce, vinegar, 4 teaspoons of the rice wine, and chicken broth.
2
Whisk to blend and set aside.
3
In separate bowl, combine chicken pieces, remaining 2 teaspoons soy sauce, and remaining 2 teaspoons rice wine.
4
Marinate chicken at room temperature, about 30 minutes.
5
Add egg whites and cornstarch and stir until well blended.
6
In wok, heat oil over medium-high heat.
7
Cook chicken, in 3 batches, until golden on all sides, about 3 minutes.
8
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towls.
9
Cover with foil to keep warm.
10
Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings from wok and reduce heat to medium.
11
Add garlic and pepper pods and cook, stirring frequently, until peppers blacken, about 1 minute.
12
Add reserved soy sauce mixture, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
13
Add reserved chicken and sesame seeds and stir until coated.
14
Serve with rice and top with green onions (optional).

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup sugar, ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 ½ tablespoons white vinegar, 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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