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sesame chicken

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

I love sesame chicken. I don't even need the rice.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For sesame chicken

  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    dry sherry
  • 1/4 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    each flour, cornstarch and water
  • 2
    boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
  • oil for deep frying
  • SAUCE
  • 1 1/2 c
    chicken stock
  • 2 Tbsp
    chinese black vinegar or white vinegar if you cant get a hold of chinese black vinegar
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 2 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 2 tsp
    garlic chili paste
  • 2 Tbsp
    toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 c
    fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

How To Make sesame chicken

  • 1
    Combine the 2 tbsp soy sauce, dry sherry, 1/4 tsp sesame oil, flour, cornstarch and water together. Mix well stir in chicken cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • 2
    Heat deep fryer to 375 degrees.
  • 3
    Meanwhile combine all ingredients for sauce together in a med saucepan. bring to a boil stirring constantly reduce to a simmer and simmer on low until thickened and warm though. Keep warm
  • 4
    Cook the chicken in batches in deep fryer. Drain on paper towels. Pour sauce over top sprinkle with sesame seeds if using them or cilantro. Serve over rice.

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