sesame chicken

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beulah, MI
Updated on Jun 29, 2015

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

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make sesame chicken

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Heat deep fryer to 375 degrees.
  • Step 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
  • Step 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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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Deep Fry
Culture: Chinese

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