Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Ho Ping Houses Sesame Chicken Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 500 g Boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbs Sesame oil; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Ginger, grated; 2 tbsp Cornstarch; 4 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tbsp Honey; 1 tbsp Rice vinegar; 1 tbs Sesame oil; 1 tsp Chili paste (optional); 2 tbsp Sesame seeds, toasted; 1 cup Vegetable oil; 2 stalks Green onions, sliced; 4 cups Cooked rice (for serving)

Inspired by Ho Ping House

Time1h

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

3 tbsp Aged soy sauce

1 tbs Toasted sesame oil

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Ginger, grated

2 tbsp Cornstarch

Sesame Sauce

4 tbsp Aged soy sauce

2 tbsp Honey

1 tbsp Rice vinegar

1 tbs Toasted sesame oil

1 tsp Chili paste (optional)

2 tbsp Sesame seeds, toasted

For frying

1 cup Tuscany sunflower oil

2 stalks Green onions, sliced

4 cups Cooked rice (for serving)

Method

Marinating the Chicken

Prepare the Marinade

In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch. Mix well until cornstarch is dissolved.

Marinate the Chicken

Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for better flavor.

Preparing the Sauce

Make the Sesame Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili paste (if using) until well combined. Stir in toasted sesame seeds and set aside.

Cooking the Chicken

Heat the Oil

In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

Fry the Chicken

Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess liquid drip off. Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Assembling the Dish

Combine Chicken and Sauce

Once all the chicken is cooked, return it to the skillet over low heat. Pour the sesame sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Serve

Serve the sesame chicken over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.