Sesame Chicken
Sesame Chicken is a delicious weeknight meal! Crispy bite-sized pieces of chicken are tossed in a sweet and savoury sesame sauce to make the perfect bite.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
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- ~450 g chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tbsp honey, to taste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp ketchup
- 1.5 tbsp brown sugar, to taste
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp shaoxing wine 1
- 1 clove garlic, grated
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the batter by combining all the ingredients together in a bowl until you have a smooth, paint-like batter consistency (add more water if too thick).
- 2
Add in the chicken and gently mix to ensure the chicken pieces are well coated with the batter.
- 3
Deep fry the coated chicken pieces (~330-340 F) for about 5-7 minutes, or until fully cooked through and golden. Double fry (optional, but highly recommended): Turn the heat to high, and fry the chicken for a second time (~375 F) for 30-60 seconds until golden brown and crispy. Set aside to cool on a wire rack.
- 4
In a separate bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the sesame sauce until smooth 2.
- 5
Pour the sauce into a large pan or wok and bring to a boil for about 1-2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- 6
Once thickened, add in the fried chicken pieces, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Gently toss until the chicken is fully coated in the sauce.
- 7
Top with green onions. Enjoy with a side of rice and fresh veggies!