Easy Sesame Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
687 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Easy Sesame Chicken
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Easy sesame chicken is a quick and delicious dish featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds for an extra crunch.
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Ingredients
For the chicken:
- oil for frying
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of cold water
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika powder
- 2 pounds of chicken tender strips cut into 1-inch pieces
For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon of ginger paste or finely minced ginger
- ¼ cup of Honey
- ¼ cup of low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of ketchup
Instructions
- Heat a deep cast iron pan over medium heat with 1 inch of oil to about 265 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In the meantime, whisk the flour, water, egg, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder and paprika together in a large bowl.
- Add the chicken to the batter and once the oil is hot, lightly drain 6-8 pieces from the batter and fry in the oil for 3-4 minutes or until light and golden.
- Drain the chicken from the oil on a plate with a paper towel and repeat the cooking process with the remaining chicken.
- To make the sauce, heat the sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat - then add the ginger and cool for 30 seconds then add the remaining sauce ingredients and stir and cook until the sauce becomes thick, about 5 minutes.
- Lay the chicken out on a cooling rack and brush the sauce overtop.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and sesame seeds then serve.
Notes
- This chicken can be stored without the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat the chicken in a 365-degree oven for 5 minutes or until light and crispy.
- The sauce can be stored separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
687kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
24g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
2066mg
(86%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 687 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 687kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24g | 141% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 2066mg | 86% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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