Best Addictive Sesame Chicken Recipes

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ADDICTIVE SESAME CHICKEN



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My family begs for this dish! Much easier to prepare than the ingredient list indicates. If you are a fan of Chinese food, prepare to become ADDICTED to this yummy sesame chicken. Serve over jasmine rice.

Provided by MISSFAVOR

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 dash sesame oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon canola oil
4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
½ cup water
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup cornstarch
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon red chile paste (such as Thai Kitchen®)
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine the 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the dry sherry, dash of sesame oil, flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, baking powder, baking soda, and canola oil in a large bowl. Mix well; stir in the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine the 1/2 cup water, chicken broth, vinegar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, red chili paste, and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn heat to low and keep warm, stirring occasionally.
  • Fry the marinated chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Transfer the chicken to a large platter, top with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.5 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1405 mg, Sugar 50.8 g

ADDICTIVE SESAME CHICKEN



Addictive Sesame Chicken image

Lots of ingredients, but worth the effort.

Provided by Penny Hall

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tblsp soy sauce
1 tblsp dry sherry
1 dash sesame oil
2 tblsp each all-purpose flour and cornstarch
1/4 tsp each baking soda & baking powder
1 tsp canola oil
4 (5 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
1 qt vegetable oil for frying
1/2 cup water
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup white sugar
2 tblsp soy sauce
2 tblsp sesame oil
1 tsp red chile paste (such as thai kitchen r
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tblsp toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the dry sherry, dash of sesame oil, flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, baking powder, baking soda, and canola oil in a large bowl. Mix well; stir in the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Combine the 1/2 cup water, chicken broth, vinegar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, red chili paste, and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn heat to low and keep warm, stirring occasionally. Fry the marinated chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Transfer the chicken to a large platter, top with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cook's Notes Tamari can be used in place of soy sauce, if you desire. For a sweeter sauce, just use 2 tablespoons of vinegar. If you like it tangy, use up to 3/4 cup!

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