Best Strange Flavored Sesame Chicken Recipes

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GARY'S STRANGE FLAVORED CHICKEN



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We have a neighborhood Chinese restaurant that we love and have been going to for years. One of our favorite takeout meals was a Szechuan style dish called Strange Flavored Chicken. We still think they offer the best Chinese food around, but they have taken that dish off the menu. I had never attempted Chinese food at home but...

Provided by gary bannon

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp chinese five spice powder
2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 oz fresh snow peas (trimmed
2 oz shiitake mushrooms
2 small red chilies
2-3 carrots thinly julienned
1 red bell pepper julienned
1 medium onion julienned
1 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 c chicken broth
1/4 c hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp chinese hot mustard
1 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp corn starch
2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger

Steps:

  • 1. Gather all your ingredients and prep. everything ahead of time. Once you start cooking it will go quick and easy that way.
  • 2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the oils over medium-high heat
  • 3. Liberally season chicken with the Chinese five spice.
  • 4. In a small bowl, combine broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Chinese hot mustard, ginger, and cornstarch. Set aside. * Note. I often use dried shiitake mushrooms for this dish. when I do I save the water I use to reconstitute them and then add a chicken bouillon cube to it and this is what I use for the broth.
  • 5. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • 6. Add the snow peas, mushrooms, chilies, carrots ,bell pepper, and onion and cook an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the water chestnuts.
  • 7. Add the sauce mixture to the skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium to medium-low, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens.
  • 8. * Note: This dish goes great over hot cooked rice or rice noodles.

STRANGE FLAVORED SESAME CHICKEN



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This is delicious and not so strange! I definitely recommend using fish sauce if you can find it. I adapted this from a recipe I found in a bargain asian cookbook.

Provided by SeanS

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons sesame seeds (dry fried)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons chopped spring onions
1 inch chopped ginger
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 boneless chicken breasts (cut into strips)
1 can baby corn
2 -3 carrots, julienned
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon fish sauce (not necessary but good!)
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in wok until hot.
  • Add spring onions, ginger, garlic and fry 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken and mushrooms, fry 3-4 minutes.
  • Add tahini, soy sauce, chili sauce, fish sauce, water, baby corn and carrots.
  • Toss for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  • Sprinkle with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
  • Serve with jasmine rice.

PERFECT SESAME CHICKEN



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If you want the perfect sesame chicken recipe this is it! You may want to increase the vinegar or lower the amount of sugar. It all depends on how sweet you want the sauce.

Provided by Doreen P

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 dash sesame oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon chile paste
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup water
1 quart olive oil for frying
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Sift flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder into a bowl. Pour in low-sodium soy sauce, sherry, 2 tablespoons water, vegetable oil, and a dash of sesame oil; stir until smooth. Stir in chicken until coated with the batter, then cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Dissolve 1/4 cup cornstarch into 1/2 cup of water, and stir into boiling sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens and turns clear, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and keep sauce warm.
  • Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Drop in the battered chicken pieces, a few at a time, and fry until they turn golden brown and float to the top of the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. To serve, place fried chicken pieces onto a serving platter, and pour the hot sauce overtop. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 713.9 mg, Sugar 33.7 g

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