Sesame Chicken (Recipe)

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a vegan alternative to honey.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used in place of sesame oil.

Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and season with salt.

Heat peanut oil in a pan until shimmering.

Coat chicken pieces in beaten egg and then in cornstarch.

Add chicken to the pan and cook until crispy and golden brown.

Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add chicken broth, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil; stir to combine.

Return chicken to the pan and cook until heated through.

Thicken sauce with additional cornstarch if needed.

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

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