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Sesame Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from Chinese-American cuisine, Sesame Chicken is a popular dish that combines crispy chicken with a sweet and savory sauce. It reflects the adaptation of traditional Chinese flavors to suit Western palates. Today, it is enjoyed in Chinese restaurants worldwide, often served with rice and vegetables, and has inspired many variations, including healthier versions using baked chicken.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
450gm Chicken Breast
1 onion
1 bell pepper
4 garlic cloves
1 inch ginger
1 scallion
1 Cup Corn flour
1 Tsp Black pepper
1 Tsp Salt
2 to 3 Tbsp Rice flour
1 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Sesame oil
1 Tsp Brown sugar
1 Egg white
Pinch of Five Spices
2.5 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce
2.5 Tbsp Sesame oil
1 Tbsp Rice vinegar
2.5 Tbsp Ketchup
2 Tbsp Honey
½ Tsp Fresh Ginger
½ Tsp Fresh Garlic
3 Tbsp Water
2 to 3 Tbsp Sesame seeds

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.

1

Cut the chicken into cube shape.

2

Marinate the chicken with light soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, egg white, and five spices; leave it for 30 minutes.

3

In a bowl, mix corn flour, black pepper, salt, and rice flour.

4

Coat the marinated chicken with the flour mix.

5

Heat oil in a wok to 180°C for deep frying.

6

Add the chicken and deep fry until golden brown.

7

In a separate wok, heat 2 tbsp of oil and add garlic, ginger, and onion; stir fry for 1 minute.

8

Add bell pepper and stir fry for another minute.

9

In a bowl, mix light soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ketchup, honey, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, and water to make the sauce.

10

Add the sauce to the wok and stir fry.

11

Add the fried chicken and mix well; stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes.

12

In the end, add sesame seeds and mix.

Cooking Techniques

stir-fryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

wokmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

nut-free

Allergens

soysesame

Also Known As

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