low-and-slow essentials: awesome sesame chicken

How To Make low-and-slow essentials: awesome sesame chicken

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  What will you need? You will need a slow cooker or Insta Pot, to make this recipe.
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  Step 3
  What is Sesame Chicken? Sesame chicken is a dish served in Chinese restaurants in the United States. It is similar to General Tso's chicken; except Tso’s chicken is spicy, whereas sesame chicken is sweet. Many of the recipes use sugar, but in my version, we will be using clover honey.
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  Step 4
  What to serve with Sesame Chicken? Rice freshly steamed, is the obvious choice; however, you could put it over noodles, or on some fresh greens. It is also served with veggies, such as broccoli and baby corn.
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  Step 5
  How to store Sesame Chicken? Based on the ingredients this recipe can be frozen and defrosted at a later time. If you store it in a good container in the fridge, it will last 3 – 4 days. If placed in a regular freezer bag, it will last 2 – 3 months. If properly vacuum-sealed, it will last over a year.
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  Step 6
  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 7
  Cut up your chicken.
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  Step 8
  I tried this recipe using chicken breasts and thighs. In my opinion, the thighs won out. They were nice and moist while the breasts came out a bit on the dry side.
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  Step 9
  Add the chopped chicken and sauce ingredients to the bowl of your slow cooker/Insta Pot and stir to combine.
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  Step 10
  I usually add the sauce ingredients first, stir them together, then add the chicken.
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  Step 11
  Cook on low for 3 hours, or on high for 1 1/2 hours. I prefer low.
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  Step 12
  At the end of the allotted time, mix the arrowroot or cornstarch with water to make a slurry and add it to the chicken. Then add the vinegar and sesame oil, stir to combine, and allow to cook for another 10 or so minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
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  Step 13
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 14
  Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or whatever you choose. Enjoy.
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  Step 15
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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  Step 16
  Namasté
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