Exquisite Sesame Glazed Chicken
Ingredients: 21
Delight in this flavorful dish of tender chicken cubes coated in a luscious sesame glaze and topped with toasted sesame seeds. This recipe combines the perfect balance of savory and sweet notes, making it a delightful addition to any dining experience.
Ingredients
3 | boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes |
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peanut oil, for frying | |
sesame seeds | |
3 | drops sesame oil |
2 | tablespoons soy sauce |
1 | tablespoon cooking wine |
2 | tablespoons water |
1 | teaspoon vegetable oil |
2 | tablespoons flour |
2 | tablespoons cornstarch |
¼ | teaspoon baking powder |
¼ | teaspoon baking soda |
½ | cup water |
1 | cup chicken broth |
⅛ | cup vinegar |
¼ | cup cornstarch |
1 | cup sugar |
2 | tablespoons soy sauce |
½ | tablespoon sesame oil |
1 | teaspoon chili paste or hot sauce |
1 | garlic clove, minced |
Instructions
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Preparation of Sesame Glazed Chicken
- In a medium bowl, mix together all the marinade ingredients.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low while you cook the chicken.
- Heat peanut oil in a pan for frying.
- Fry the marinated chicken pieces in batches in the hot oil until they turn golden brown. Drain the fried chicken on paper towels.
- Reheat the sauce by bringing it back to a boil.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving bowl and pour the hot sauce over it. Finish by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds on top.
Jul 30, 2024