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Restaurant Style Sesame Chicken

Barbara
Tender bites of chicken cooked up till crunchy and tossed in a sticky, not too sweet, sesame sauce is mouthwateringly delicious!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 3 servings

Equipment

  • Wok

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless, chciken thighs, cute into bite sized chunks
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 egg white
  • vegetable oil, for frying

For The Marinade:

  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For The Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 3 cups cooked white rice

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken in a mixing bowl and add 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, minced garlic, baking powder, ½ tsp sugar, and pepper.
  • Mix to combine. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes add egg white and mix with chicken to combine. Set aside.

Make The Sauce:

  • Place honey, 2 tbsp light soy sauce, ketchup, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp sugar, vinegar, and water in a small bowl. Whisk together to combine. Set aside.

Cook The Chicken:

  • Place about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wok and heat over medium high heat.
  • Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl.
  • Place chicken pieces in the cornstarch and coat each piece, shaking off excess.
  • Once oil is hot add coated chicken pieces to the oil and cook until light golden brown.
  • Do not crowd the pan. Cook chicken pieces in batches.
  • Drain cooked chicken pieces on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Once all the chicken pieces are cooked, discard oil in the pan and wipe out the wok with a paper towel.
  • Place the wok over medium high heat and add the reserved sauce.
  • Cook the sauce and bring it to a boil stirring frequently.
  • Once the sauce comes to a boil and thickens, add the fried chicken pieces.
  • Toss to coat chicken pieces with the sauce.
  • Serve over a bed of steamed white rice with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
Keyword Asian cuisine, chicken, sesame