COLD WEATHER COMFORT FOOD: SESAME CHICKEN

Cold Weather Comfort Food: Sesame Chicken image

Provided by Andy Anderson ! @ThePretentiousChef

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 17

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE SAUCE
1/4 cup(s) dark brown sugar, packed
2.5 - 3 tablespoon(s) flour, all purpose variety
2 cup(s) chicken stock, not broth
1/4 cup(s) white rice or sushi vinegar
2 tablespoon(s) tamari sauce
2 tablespoon(s) sesame oil
2 teaspoon(s) chili paste
2 clove(s) garlic, minced
2 tablespoon(s) toasted sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper flakes (for heat) optional
THE CHICKEN
1 large egg
2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
2 medium chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces, about 1 pound
2 tablespoon(s) sesame oil

Steps:

PREP/PREPARE
THE SAUCE
Gather your ingredients.
In a large (non-reactive) bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce, and reserve.
Chef's Note: The traditional way to make this is with cornstarch; however, I like the depth the flour gives to the sauce.
Chef's Tip: If you want to add an additional layer of flavor to this dish, toast the flour in a dry pan over medium heat, before adding it to the other ingredients.
THE CHICKEN
Gather your ingredients.
Take a medium bowl, and whisk together the egg and cornstarch.
Add the cut up chicken, and toss to evenly coat with the mixture.
Add the sesame oil to a skillet over medium-high heat.
When the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken.
Chef's Tip: Shake off any excess egg before placing into the pan.
Keep the pan active (stirring) while the chicken is cooking.
Cook until the chicken is cooked through and beginning to brown.
Add the reserved sauce to the skillet, and turn the heat down to medium low.
Continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Serve over some long-grain white rice, with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and maybe a fortune cookie on the side. Enjoy
Keep the faith, and keep cooking.