Sesame Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Chicken
Garnish
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Combine Marinade Ingredients
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
Coating and Cooking Chicken
- 3
Prepare Coating
In a shallow dish, place the cornstarch. In another bowl, beat the egg.
- 4
Coat Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dip each piece first into the egg and then coat thoroughly with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 6
Final Assembly
- 7
Serve and Garnish
Transfer the fried chicken to a serving platter. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve hot with rice or noodles.
