Sesame Chicken Recipe
Authentic Chinese dish served with steamed rice or egg fried rice and an egg roll.
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Ingredients
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Sesame Chicken
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2
Breading the Chicken
In a bowl, whisk the eggs. In another bowl, place the cornstarch. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg, then coat with cornstarch.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
In a large frying pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
- 5
Combine Chicken and Sauce
In the same frying pan, discard excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the sauce to the pan and bring to a simmer. Add the fried chicken and toss to coat.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken. Serve hot over steamed rice or egg fried rice, alongside egg rolls.
