Ginger Crispy Sesame Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
287 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Ginger Crispy Sesame Chicken
Description
The recipe begins by coating chicken strips in cornstarch, which creates a light, crispy crust when fried in peanut oil. The chicken cooks until golden and crisp on the outside while staying tender inside. Meanwhile, a ginger sauce is prepared by simmering low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, rice vinegar, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, and sesame oil until slightly thickened.
Once the chicken is fried, it is combined with the warm sauce and briefly cooked together, ensuring each piece is coated with the ginger-infused glaze. This method yields a flavorful and aromatic dish with a balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. The use of fresh ginger and garlic brightens the sauce while sesame oil adds depth.
The dish is served immediately over rice and topped with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions, providing a nutty crunch and fresh vibrancy.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast sliced into thin strips, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch divided
Ginger Sauce:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce lite
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 6 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 1/2– 3 tablespoons ginger freshly grated
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- green onion chopped, fresh
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat peanut oil over medium heat in a large deep pot or Dutch oven.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken strips with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, toss to coat and let the chicken absorb the cornstarch for 5 minutes.
- When ready to fry the chicken, add the remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch and toss well so its evenly distributed over the chicken.
- Line a large plate with paper towels, set aside.
- Cook chicken until golden and crisp, stirring often, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer to the prepared paper towel-lined plate.
- In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil and cook until slightly thickened, for about 1-2 minutes. Stir sauce during the cooking.
- When the chicken is ready, add it to the saucepan with the ginger sauce, gently toss to combine and cook for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1128mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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