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Sesame Chicken Recipe

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This Sesame Chicken Recipe is a popular Chinese-American dish made with crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce, served with steamed vegetables and rice. The dish is a perfect blend of Asian flavors with a crunchy texture from the sesame seeds and crispy chicken. To make this recipe, you will need boneless chicken breast or thighs, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. The recipe is easy to make and can be served as a main course or as an appetizer. It is also a great option for those who love Chinese food but want to try something different. The sesame sauce is a key component of the dish and gives it a unique flavor and aroma. You can serve the dish with steamed broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers for a well-rounded meal.

Time Cook
30
Level
Intermediate
Calories
420
Allergens
Sesame, Soy, Gluten

Ingredients

1 pound pound
Boneless Chicken Breast or Thighs
300 Calories
2 tablespoons tablespoon
Sesame Oil
190 Calories
2 tablespoons tablespoon
Soy Sauce
10 Calories
1 tablespoon tablespoon
Brown Sugar
60 Calories
2 cloves cloves
Garlic
10 Calories
1 tablespoon tablespoon
Ginger
10 Calories
1 tablespoon tablespoon
Sesame Seeds
50 Calories
1 cup cup
Vegetable Oil
190 Calories
to taste taste
Salt and Pepper
0 Calories
1/4 cup cup
Scallions
20 Calories

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
3
Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat with the sesame sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is fully coated in the sauce.
4
Serve the sesame chicken hot, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve with steamed vegetables and a side of steamed rice for a well-rounded meal.

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