sesame chicken

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beulah, MI
Updated on Nov 21, 2014

I love Asian food. This recipe is better than most of the sesame chicken I have had in restaurants. Really good and easy to make.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry
yield 2 to 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons each flour and cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon each baking soda, baking powder and sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons each soy sauce and water
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into pieces
  • 1 quart oil for frying
  • SAUCE
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons each dark soy sauce and white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon each mirin, sesame oil, and fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

How To Make sesame chicken

  • Step 1
    Mix together the first nine ingredients in bowl. Add the chicken and coat well. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Step 2
    For the sauce Mix the first 9 ingredients for sauce together in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch and water together and add to sauce. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until thickened. Keep warm
  • Step 3
    Heat oil to 375 degrees. Drop the battered pieces of chicken in hot oil. Cook until browned about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel lined plate.
  • Step 4
    Stir chicken in sauce and top with toasted sesame seeds.

Discover More

Category: Chicken
Culture: Asian
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Deep Fry

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