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Sesame Chicken

This recipe shows you how to make sesame chicken.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken thighs
  • 2 count eggs
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • null count cooking oil for frying
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 3 count garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 pinch sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon spring onions, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked rice for serving

Method

  1. 1

    Slice the chicken thighs into bite-sized cubes.

  2. 2

    Place the chicken in a bowl. Crack in the eggs, add a pinch of salt, and pour in the cornstarch.

  3. 3

    Mix everything together with your hands until the chicken is evenly coated.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, combine the ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, a pinch of sesame seeds, and cornstarch.

  5. 5

    Whisk until all the ingredients are well combined and the sauce is smooth.

  6. 6

    Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a large pan or pot for deep frying.

  7. 7

    Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

  8. 8

    Fry until the chicken is light golden brown. Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack to drain.

  9. 9

    For extra crispiness, fry the chicken a second time until it's a deeper golden brown and fully cooked.

  10. 10

    In a clean pan over medium heat, pour in the prepared sesame sauce and bring it to a simmer, allowing it to thicken slightly.

  11. 11

    Add the double-fried chicken to the pan with the sauce.

  12. 12

    Toss the chicken in the sauce until every piece is fully coated.

  13. 13

    Place a serving of cooked rice into a bowl.

  14. 14

    Top the rice with the saucy sesame chicken.

  15. 15

    Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped spring onions. Serve immediately and enjoy.

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