If you like sesame chicken, you are going to love this homemade sesame chicken recipe. It’s easy to make and can be enjoyed right at home. Serve it with some steamed or fried rice and you’ll have a dish everyone will love.
I order sesame chicken 95% of the time when we go out for Chinese! This sesame chicken recipe will rival that of even the best restaurants! It’s sweet with just the right amount of heat. You have to give it a try, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.
- 3 Chicken breasts boneless – cut into 1 inch cubes
- 6 Tbl Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
- 4 Tbl Flour
- 4 Tbl Cornstarch
- 4 Tbl Water
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 3 Tbl Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 Clove Garlic – minced
- 1 Tsp Ginger – minced
- ¼ C Cornstarch
- 2 C Chicken Broth
- 1 Tbl Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1 Tbl Honey
- ½ C Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbl Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbl Rice Vinegar
- 1 Dash Cayenne pepper to taste
- Heat sesame oil in a saucepan. Add garlic and ginger, fry for 2-3 minutes.
- For the sauce, in a bowl, mix a little of the chicken broth with the cornstarch to dissolve. Slowly add the rest of the broth along with the other ingredients.
- Add sauce to pan with sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Stir over medium heat until thickened.
- In a heavy pan, add enough oil to fill about ½ way. Heat to 375 degrees. Fry marinated chicken pieces in small batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- To serve, place fried chicken in a dish and pour sauce over it. Garnish with more sesame seeds and scallions.
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