Sesame Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
For frying
For serving
Method
Marinade the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and honey. Stir until well mixed.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 3
Coat the Chicken
After marinating, remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Toss the chicken pieces in cornstarch until evenly coated.
Fry the Chicken
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.
Serve
- 6
Plate the Dish
On a serving plate, place a generous serving of cooked rice. Top with fried sesame chicken.
- 7
Garnish
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken. Serve with steamed broccoli on the side.
