Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs chicken breasts, cubed (or cut into strips); 1 -2 tablespoon peanut oil; ½ cup water (maybe some more); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 3 tablespoons honey; 5 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated; 1 -2 chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped; ½ tablespoon sesame oil; 1 -2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; chopped green onion, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs chicken breasts, cubed (or cut into strips)
1 -2 tablespoon peanut oil
½ cup water (maybe some more)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon ketchup
3 tablespoons honey
5 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1 -2 chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
½ tablespoon sesame oil
1 -2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
chopped green onion, for garnish (optional)

1
For the sauce, mix the cornstarch with the water until there are no lumps.
2
Add the sherry, ketchup,honey, soy, garlic, ginger, chili and the sesame oil, set aside.
3
In a non-stick frying pan heat the oil and fry the chicken for approx 5 minutes.
4
Add the sauce mixture and cook until the sauce starts to thicken.
5
Lower the heat, add the sesame seeds and simmer for approx 10 minutes.
6
If the sauce is too thick add some more water.
7
Serve with the green onions sprinkled on top.

489

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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: 1 12 lbs chicken breasts, cubed (or cut into strips), 1 -2 tablespoon peanut oil, ½ cup water (maybe some more), 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 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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