Sesame Chicken (Chinese New Year) Recipe

Name: Sesame Chicken (Chinese New Year)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless; 1 x marinade as needed; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, light; 1 tablespoon cooking wine or dry sherry; 1 x sesame oil as needed; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup chicken broth, low salt; ⅛ cup vinegar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, dark; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 x thai chili paste as needed; 1 clove garlic minced; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted; 3 1/2 cups peanut oil for deep-frying

Servings: persons

3 whole chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
1 x marinade as needed
2 tablespoons soy sauce, light
1 tablespoon cooking wine or dry sherry
1 x sesame oil as needed
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
1 cup chicken broth, low salt
⅛ cup vinegar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce, dark
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 x thai chili paste as needed
1 clove garlic minced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
3 1/2 cups peanut oil for deep-frying

1
Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
2
Mix the marinade ingredients and marinate the chicken for 20 minutes.
3
To prepare the sauce: mix together all of the sauce ingredients.
4
Pour them into a small pot and bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
5
Turn the heat down to low and keep warm while you are deep-frying the chicken.
6
To deep-fry the chicken: add the marinated chicken pieces a few at a time, and deep-fry until golden brown.
7
Drain on paper towels.
8
Repeat with the remainder of the chicken.
9
Just before you are finished deep-frying, bring the sauce back up to a boil.
10
Place the chicken on a large platter and pour the sauce over.
11
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
12
Serve the Sesame Chicken with rice.

2045

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

106

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless, 1 x marinade as needed, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, light, 1 tablespoon cooking wine or dry sherry, and more.

Yes, Sesame Chicken (Chinese New Year) 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 (Chinese New Year)

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions