Sesame chicken is a classic dish in Chinese cuisine that combines crispy fried chicken with a sweet and flavorful sauce made from sesame seeds, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. The dish is often served with rice or noodles and is a popular choice for takeout and delivery. If you're looking to make sesame chicken at home, there are a few key things to keep in mind. First, you'll need to marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, rice wine, and cornstarch for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the chicken and give it a flavorful crust. Next, you'll need to fry the chicken until it's golden brown and crispy. Finally, you'll need to make the sesame sauce and toss the chicken in it until it's coated.
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CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT-SESAME DRESSING
Cold shredded chicken in a peanut-sesame dressing is a common component of the exquisitely arranged cold appetizer platters served at Chinese banquets. This salad is as popular among Westerners as it is with the Chinese, and many variations of it are offered in casual dining spots throughout the West. From Joyce Jue, "Far East Cafe: The Best of Casual Asian Cooking".
Provided by lazyme
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Fill a large saucepan three-fourths full with water and bring to a boil.
- Add the chicken breasts and return to a boil, skimming off any scum that forms on the surface, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer, uncovered, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Drain and let cool.
- Remove the skin from the chicken breasts, bone the breasts and hand shred the meat with the grain into strips about 1/2 inch thick and 2 inches long.
- Refill the large saucepan three-fourths full with water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat and add the salt.
- Gently pull the strands of noodles apart, then drop them into the boiling water, stirring to separate the strands.
- When the water comes to a second boil, boil for 1 minute longer.
- Pour the noodles into a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold running water.
- Drain thoroughly and transfer to a large bowl.
- Toss with the peanut oil to keep the noodles from sticking together.
- Set aside.
- If using white sesame seeds, toast them in a small, dry frying pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- If using black sesame seeds, leave them untoasted.
- In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, bell pepper, carrot, cilantro and toasted or raw sesame seeds.
- Arrange the cooked noodles in a wide shallow bowl.
- Scatter the cucumber over the noodles and top with the chicken mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To make the dressing, in a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter, sesame paste, sugar, soy sauce and vinegar. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut or corn oil, sesame oil and chili oil.
- When hot, add the garlic, ginger and green onion; saute gently until fragrant but not browned, about 15 seconds.
- Stir in the peanut butter-sesame paste mixture and cook until the mixture begins to form a light syrup, about 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat and let cool to lukewarm.
- Pour the warm dressing over the chicken salad and sprinkle with the peanuts.
- Serve immediately.
CHINESE CHICKEN BURGERS WITH RAINBOW SESAME SLAW
Steps:
- For the rainbow sesame slaw: Combine the jicama, bell peppers, snow peas, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, soy sauce and sugar in a medium mixing bowl, tossing to combine. Set aside.
- For the Sriracha lime mayo: Combine the mayonnaise, Sriracha, lime zest and juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
- For the burger patties: Combine the chicken, scallions, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, lemongrass and garlic, gently mixing to incorporate. Divide the mixture into 6 patties and set aside. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat, and brush with the vegetable oil. Place the patties on the grill and cook, turning once until done, 6 to 8 minutes per side. During the last few minutes of cooking, baste each burger with 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce.
- To assemble, spread about 1 tablespoon of the Sriracha lime mayo on each bun bottom and top. Place the patties on the bun bottoms, top with about 1/3 cup of the slaw, add the bun top and enjoy! These burgers are great served with sweet potato fries or sweet potato chips.
CHINESE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP WITH SESAME AND GREEN ONIONS
Steps:
- Stir chicken, soy sauce, Sherry, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in medium bowl to blend. Let stand 20 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
- Whisk garlic, tahini, ginger, sugar, vinegar, and chili sauce in small bowl.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add cabbage and green onions and sauté until cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to boil. Add chicken with marinade and tahini-garlic mixture. Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly; cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
- Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Add to soup in pot. Stir in half of cilantro. Season soup with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.
- Sold at Middle Eastern markets, natural foods stores and some supermarkets.
- ** Available at Asian markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
CHINESE CHICKEN BURGERS WITH RAINBOW SESAME SLAW-CONTEST WINNER!
This is Brigitte Nguyen's $50,000 Grand Prize recipe in the 2009 National Chicken Cooking Contest put on by the National Chicken Council. Geared to big appetites, it could easily be turned into eight burgers rather than six. Cook them on the grill or in a frying pan if you prefer. As a shortcut, you could substitute 2 cups of already-grated cabbage for the julienned vegetables in the slaw. Look for Sriracha chile sauce on the Asian aisle of the supermarket. Any type of Asian chile sauce may be substituted.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix together ground chicken, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, lemongrass and scallions. Divide the mixture into 6 patties and set aside.
- Place a grill pan over medium heat. Spread softened butter on hamburger buns and place on grill pan until light brown. Wipe grill pan with paper towel and brush with vegetable oil.
- Place chicken patties on grill pan and cook over medium-high heat, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, about 7 minutes per side. During last few minutes of cooking, baste each burger with 1 tablespoon of the hoisin sauce.
- To assemble, place 1 tablespoon Sriracha Lime Mayo on each bottom and top bun. Place chicken on bun bottoms and top each with 1/3 cup Rainbow Sesame Slaw. Serve with any remaining slaw and mayo on the side. Garnish with scallions. Enjoy!
- Makes 6 servings.
- Sriracha Lime Mayo:.
- In small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, zest and juice of lime and Sriracha chile sauce. Set aside.
- Rainbow Sesame Slaw:
- In medium size bowl, mix together bell peppers, julienned snow peas, julienned jicama, rice wine vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, Sriracha chile sauce, sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.
CHINESE ORANGE-SESAME CHICKEN
This Americanized Chinese recipe is a fusion of two classic dishes- orange chicken and sesame chicken. I found it on an excellent blog, " Appetite for China". This recipe makes extra sauce (perfect for rice!).
Provided by blucoat
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine the ingredients for the marinade. Add chicken and marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients: orange juice, chicken stock, sugar, soy sauce, salt, and sesame oil. In a small to medium sized pot, heat up a few teaspoons oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add apple cider vinegar, then the combined sauce ingredients. Simmer until liquid is reduced by three fourths, about 15 minutes. Stir in cornstarch and water mixture until sauce thickens, then season with salt to taste. Set sauce aside and keep warm.
- Drip excess marinade off the chicken, and toss cubes in 1 cup of cornstarch. Shake off excess before frying.
- Meanwhile, heat up the 3 cups oil in a wok. When oil just begins to smoke, add the first batch of chicken cubes and deep-fry until cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
- Reheat orange sauce and add drained chicken cubes. Mix until well-coated. Plate and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
CHINESE SESAME NOODLES WITH CHICKEN
Make and share this Chinese Sesame Noodles with Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Chicken
Time 38m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame paste, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar, sesame oil and hot oil.
- Stir in 1/4 cup cold water until it forms a smooth sauce; set aside.
- Chop chicken into bite-size pieces and set aside.
- Peel cucumber, slice, and remove seeds; chop into bite-size pieces.
- Cook noodles in boiling water just until tender, 5-8 minutes (if using another type, refer to package directions).
- Place noodles in cold water and allow to drain.
- Place drained noodles in a large bowl and toss with the chicken and cucumber.
- Pour half the sauce over the noodles along with the sesame seeds and toss gently.
- Place noodles on serving platter (or serve from the bowl).
- Pass remaining sauce at table to add as desired.
IMPERIAL CHINESE RESTAURANT SESAME CHICKEN
I found this recipe on another site, and have been making this ever since. Be careful with the chili oil if you're not used to much spice. I always double the sauce ingredients as we like it poured over rice. This is soooo gooood!
Provided by melsmom
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- *To roast sesame seeds.
- Put in a pan on medium heat and brown lightly, stirring constantly.
- In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients until well combined.
- Cut chicken in 1/2 inch strips.
- Place in a bowl with water and salt and let soak for about 15 minutes.
- Do not drain.
- Add cornstarch and mix well, coating chicken.
- Add 1 tbsp. vegetable oil to chicken and mix until smooth.
- Separate chicken pieces.
- Heat oil in wok on medium heat.
- Fry chicken until crisp and cooked.
- Remove from wok and drain oil.
- Heat wok up again with 1 teaspoon of oil.
- Add ginger, garlic, and chili oil, stir fry until fragrant.
- Add sauce mix, stir until thickened.
- Add chicken and mix well.
- Sprinkle on sesame seeds, before serving.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce or rice.
SPICY CHINESE SESAME GARLIC CHICKEN
This is a delicious recipe that uses all Chinese ingridients, but is easily prepared with a conventional oven.
Provided by Vito Fun
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine all ingridients except for chicken in a large bowl and mix together.
- Dip the chicken in and thoroughly coat each side.
- Place chicken in baking dish and pour the remaining sauce on top of the chicken.
- For maximum flavor, marinate for 2-3 hours at room temperature. If you are in a rush, you may skip this step.
- Bake at 375 degrees farenheit for 45 minutes.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1016.2, Fat 72.5, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 326.4, Sodium 1350.8, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 76.1
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH SESAME GINGER DRESSING
"Here's a main dish that's a refreshing change of pace for dinner," writes Linda LaPresle from Glendora, California. "Chock-full of veggies, it's a treat for the two of us," she says, "and so easy to multiply for drop-in guests." TIP: Use any remaining water chestnuts or bean sprouts in a stir-fry, salad or Asian-flavored wrap sandwich later.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a serving bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, sherry or apple juice, oil and ginger. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 1030mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHINESE CHICKEN SALAD WITH PEANUT SESAME DRESSING
This recipe is one I bring often to potlucks and get-togethers. I always return home with an empty dish.-Iko Amino, Chicago, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine dressing ingredients and set aside. Slice chicken into long thin strips. Just before serving, toss together chicken, onions, lettuce and dressing. Top with fried wontons or chow mein noodles and gently toss again. Recipe may be doubled.
Nutrition Facts :
CHINESE SESAME CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by shygirl
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Drizzle olive oil in 5 quart saucepot, Dutch oven or Wok over medium heat; add chicken; cook until chicken is browned on all sides, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or so. When done remove chicken to platter; set aside. In mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup water with the apple juice, soy sauce, scallion, ketchup, sugar, garlic and red pepper; mix well. Pour into pot; cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring constantly; careful to stir all from bottom of pan. Reduce heat to low; return chicken to pot; cover and cook until chicken is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter and keep warm, reserving liquid in pot. Sauce: Dissolve cornstarch in remaining tablespoon water; stir into liquid in pot; cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Pour sauce evenly over chicken and sprinkle with toasted sesame seed.4
Tips:
- To make the chicken extra crispy, double-coat it in the cornstarch mixture and fry it in batches.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh ginger, you can substitute 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.
- If you don't have Shaoxing wine, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine.
- If you don't have sesame seeds, you can substitute peanuts or chopped almonds.
- Serve the chicken with steamed rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Chinese Sesame Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The chicken is crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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