Sesame Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Sauce
For Cooking
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for better flavor.
- 2
Coat the Chicken
After marinating, remove the chicken from the marinade and sprinkle cornstarch over it. Toss the chicken to coat it evenly with cornstarch.
Sauce Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Cook over medium heat until the mixture simmers and thickens slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame seeds.
Cooking
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 75°C (165°F).
- 5
Add Sauce and Garnish
Once the chicken is cooked, pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated through. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.