Exquisite Sesame Chicken (Restaurant Style)
Experience the ultimate dining pleasure with this flawless recipe for sesame chicken. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a flavorful blend of Asian ingredients, deep-fried to golden perfection, and smothered in a delectable sauce infused with the rich aroma of sesame and spices. Delight your senses and impress your guests with this restaurant-style dish served with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 3 | whole boneless chicken breasts |
| 2 | tablespoons light soy sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon cooking wine or dry sherry |
| 3 | sesame oil |
| 2 | tablespoons flour |
| 2 | tablespoons cornstarch |
| 2 | tablespoons water |
| ¼ | teaspoon baking powder |
| ¼ | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1 | teaspoon vegetable oil |
| ½ | cup water |
| 1 | cup chicken broth |
| ⅛-¼ | cup white vinegar or rice wine vinegar |
| ¼ | cup cornstarch |
| 1 | cup sugar |
| 2 | tablespoons dark soy sauce |
| 2 | tablespoons sesame oil |
| 1 | teaspoon chili paste |
| 1 | garlic clove, minced |
| peanut oil for frying | |
| 2 | tablespoons toasted sesame seeds |
Instructions
Preparation and Cooking Instructions | |
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| 1. | Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, mix together the light soy sauce, cooking wine, sesame oil, flour, cornstarch, water, baking powder, baking soda, and vegetable oil. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for 20 minutes. |
| 2. | To prepare the sauce, combine water, chicken broth, white vinegar or rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, and minced garlic in a small pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and keep warm while frying the chicken. |
| 3. | Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer. Working in batches, carefully add the marinated chicken pieces and fry until they turn golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a low oven while frying the remaining batches. Just before finishing frying, reheat the sauce. |
| 4. | Place the fried chicken on a serving platter and generously pour the warm sauce over it. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve the exquisite sesame chicken with steamed rice. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 1051.5 kcal |
| Protein | 66.9 g |
| Fat | 46.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 90 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 67.3 g |
Published on Aug 02, 2024 by Luminița