Crispy Sesame Chicken Recipe ~ How to Make Chinese Sesame Chicken

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 thighs into about one inch pieces.

Marinate chicken with soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, white pepper, egg white, and cornstarch for 30 minutes.

Mix 3/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup flour, salt, and white pepper for the crispy coating.

Mix 3/4 cup water, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, honey, brown sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and cornstarch for the sauce.

Dredge marinated chicken in the coating mixture, shaking off excess.

Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and fry chicken in batches for about 2 minutes until color changes.

Let chicken rest for a couple of minutes after the first fry.

Increase oil temperature to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and refry chicken for another minute until golden brown and crispy.

Pour sauce into the wok over high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring until thick and sticky for 1-2 minutes.

Add chicken back into the pan and toss to coat with the sauce.

Serve with steamed jasmine rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

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