Sesame Chicken
Serves 420 mins prep10 mins cook
Sesame chicken is a favorite Chinese takeout dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a flavorful sauce, easy to make at home. The dish combines marinated chicken with a batter and is served with a delicious sauce made from ketchup, honey, and sesame oil.
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1 : Add chicken, garlic, cayenne pepper, white pepper, baking soda, soy sauce, and egg to a mixing bowl. Mix well, cover, and let it marinate for 20 minutes in the fridge. 2 : Combine cornstarch and all-purpose flour in a bowl. Add the marinated chicken to the batter and coat evenly; shake off any excess flour. 3 : Heat enough oil to 350°F. Carefully add the chicken in batches and fry for 4 minutes until it turns lightly golden brown. 4 : Transfer the chicken onto a cooling rack and let it cool for a few minutes. Bring the oil temperature back to 350°F. Add the chicken and fry for 2 minutes to make it extra crispy. 5 : Make the sauce by combining the listed ingredients. 6 : Turn the heat to medium-low and pour the sauce into a wok. Add the starch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens. 7 : Add the chicken and stir until all the chicken is coated with the sauce. Turn off the heat, add 1 tbsp sesame seeds, and mix well. 8 : Serve with rice and garnish with more sesame seeds and scallions. Enjoy!View original recipe