Sesame Chicken Recipe
Make Sesame Chicken Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For the Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the egg, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt to the chicken. Mix well until all pieces are coated. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying them in batches if necessary. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Mix well until combined.
- 6
- 7
Finish with Sesame
Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Serving
- 8
Serve
Transfer the sesame chicken to a serving dish and serve hot over cooked rice or noodles, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
