Sesame Oil Chicken with Potatoes and Shiitake

Name: Sesame Oil Chicken with Potatoes and Shiitake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Chicken, Chopped To Bite Size Pieces With Skin On; 3 Tablespoons Sesame Oil; 1 whole Large Potato, Skinned And Cubed; 1 piece Fresh Young Ginger, About 1cm, Skinned And Thinly Sliced; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 4 pieces Large Dried Shiitake, Rehydrated And Thinly Sliced; 2 Tablespoons Light Soy Sauce; 1/2 cups Chicken Broth; 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Seeds (optional); Salt And Pepper

Servings: persons

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Marinate the chicken pieces with a few pinches of salt and pepper.
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In a wok or deep pan, heat up the sesame oil over medium-high heat and fry the cubed potatoes until they are lightly golden.
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Add the ginger slices and fry till fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Dont let them brown.
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Throw in the minced garlic and similarly fry till fragrant but not brown.
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Add the shiitake and chicken pieces as well as soy sauce.
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Turn to high heat and let the chicken pieces sear for about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Pour in the chicken broth and let it come to a simmer before covering the wok and turning it down to low heat.
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Let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste (I didnt do this as I marinated my chicken pieces sufficiently).
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Dish out and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Serve!

252

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Chicken, Chopped To Bite Size Pieces With Skin On, 3 Tablespoons Sesame Oil, 1 whole Large Potato, Skinned And Cubed, 1 piece Fresh Young Ginger, About 1cm, Skinned And Thinly Sliced, and more.

Yes, Sesame Oil Chicken with Potatoes and Shiitake 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!