Recipe
Exquisite Sesame Glazed Chicken
The glaze on this chicken is a soy-sesame syrup that clings because the chicken gives it something to cling to: breast pieces coated in flour and cornstarch, fried until the crust crackles, then tossed with toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil and cooking wine reduced to a lacquer. Fifty minutes, four servings, and noticeably crispier than the steam-table version it imitates.
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 |
1⁄4 | teaspoon baking powder |
1⁄4 | teaspoon baking soda |
1⁄2 | cup water |
1 | cup chicken broth |
1⁄8 | cup vinegar |
1⁄4 | cup cornstarch |
1 | cup sugar |
2 | tablespoons soy sauce |
1⁄2 | tablespoon sesame oil |
1 | teaspoon chili paste or hot sauce |
1 | clove garlic clove, minced |
Instructions
Preparation of Sesame Glazed Chicken | |
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| 1. | In a medium bowl, mix together all the marinade ingredients. |
| 2. | Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes. |
| 3. | 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. |
| 4. | Heat peanut oil in a pan for frying. |
| 5. | Fry the marinated chicken pieces in batches in the hot oil until they turn golden brown. Drain the fried chicken on paper towels. |
| 6. | Reheat the sauce by bringing it back to a boil. |
| 7. | Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving bowl and pour the hot sauce over it. Finish by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds on top. |
Nutrition facts
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 516 kcal |
| Protein | 26.3 g |
| Fat | 16.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65.6 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Sugar | 50.5 g |
Published on Jul 30, 2024 by Luminița
