Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating the perfect sesame chicken dish! Whether you're an experienced home cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with all the essential tips, tricks, and techniques you need to make mouthwatering sesame chicken that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the cooking process, we'll take you through each step in detail, ensuring that your sesame chicken turns out juicy, flavorful, and coated in a delectable sesame sauce that will elevate your meal to the next level.
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FLAWLESS SESAME CHICKEN (RESTAURANT STYLE)
This is the recipe you've been looking for! It makes a perfect sesame chicken. This excellent recipe comes out perfect every time with little fuss and inexpensive ingredients you probably have on hand. This recipe is truly restaurant quality... try it, you won't be disappointed! (Recipe courtesy of "Reykjaviky" at All Recipes)
Provided by Petite Mommy
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. Mix the marinade ingredients (the first 9 ingredients listed) and marinate the chicken for 20 minutes.
- To prepare the sauce:.
- Mix together all of the sauce ingredients. Pour them into a small pot and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Turn the heat down to low and keep warm while you are deep-frying the chicken.
- To deep-fry the chicken:.
- Add the marinated chicken pieces a few at a time, and deep-fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and then place chicken in warm oven (130 degrees) while you continue frying. Repeat with the remainder of the chicken. Just before you are finished deep-frying, bring the sauce back up to a boil.
- Place the chicken on a large platter and pour the sauce over. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve the Sesame Chicken with rice.
ADDICTIVE SESAME CHICKEN
My family begs for this dish! Much easier to prepare than the ingredient list indicates. If you are a fan of Chinese food, prepare to become ADDICTED to this yummy sesame chicken. Serve over jasmine rice.
Provided by MISSFAVOR
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine the 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the dry sherry, dash of sesame oil, flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, baking powder, baking soda, and canola oil in a large bowl. Mix well; stir in the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine the 1/2 cup water, chicken broth, vinegar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, red chili paste, and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn heat to low and keep warm, stirring occasionally.
- Fry the marinated chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Transfer the chicken to a large platter, top with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.5 calories, Carbohydrate 68.6 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1405 mg, Sugar 50.8 g
SESAME CHICKEN
This recipe really satisfies my craving for Chinese food. I serve it over rice with a side of steamed vegetables. The sauce makes just enough to glaze the chicken. I usually double or even triple the sauce recipe to have enough to pour over our rice and veggies. It is a nice low-fat alternative to the restaurant-style Sesame Chicken.
Provided by Jenny White
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut chicken breast into 1 inch strips or bite size pieces.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet that has been sprayed with Pam, over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for about 6 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Mix together honey, soy sauce, water, corn starch, ginger and red pepper flakes.
- Whisk until no corn starch lumps appear.
- Pour sauce mixture into skillet with chicken.
- Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
- You can add more water if sauce is too thick.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken starts to soak up the sauce.
- Note: Since originally posting this recipe, I have tried some of the suggestions others have made. I do like it with a bit of sesame oil (be careful not to get too much, just a few drops at the end of cooking is good enough for me, but you might like more), fresh ginger is also good if you have it on hand. I have tried it with garlic and it is good that way also. I have also found that it is good with shrimp and pork. Basically what I am trying to say is, the original recipe is just a simple, quick and healthy meal I came up with when I was craving Chinese food. I thought it turned out really great and wanted to share it. I'm happy that so many of you have enjoyed it. For those of you that didn't care for it, I hope you can find one that suits your fancy some where else.
PERFECT SESAME CHICKEN
If you want the perfect sesame chicken recipe this is it! You may want to increase the vinegar or lower the amount of sugar. It all depends on how sweet you want the sauce.
Provided by Doreen P
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Sift flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder into a bowl. Pour in low-sodium soy sauce, sherry, 2 tablespoons water, vegetable oil, and a dash of sesame oil; stir until smooth. Stir in chicken until coated with the batter, then cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Dissolve 1/4 cup cornstarch into 1/2 cup of water, and stir into boiling sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens and turns clear, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and keep sauce warm.
- Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Drop in the battered chicken pieces, a few at a time, and fry until they turn golden brown and float to the top of the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. To serve, place fried chicken pieces onto a serving platter, and pour the hot sauce overtop. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 713.9 mg, Sugar 33.7 g
SESAME CHICKEN
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Wash the chicken under cold running water, pat dry and trim off any excess fat. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and put into a large mixing bowl. Add the marinade ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the sauce.
- To make the sauce: In a saucepan, add the sesame oil and set over low heat. Add the ginger and garlic and fry gently until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir well to dissolve the cornstarch. Gently pour into the saucepan with the fried ginger and garlic. Stir as you pour because the cornstarch will thicken up pretty quickly. Keep warm over low heat.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep-fryer heat enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 375 degrees F.
- Fry the chicken, in small batches, until golden and crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the chicken using a wire mesh strainer and drain on paper towels. Season with a little salt, to taste. To serve, arrange the fried chicken on a platter and pour drizzle with the sauce. Sprinkle with a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds and garnish with scallions and cilantro sprigs.
SESAME CHICKEN
"For flavorful, moist and tender chicken, try this marinade," suggests Julie Lake from Anchorage, Alaska. "The sesame seeds cling well to season the meat. We also like this mixture on chicken wings, beef short ribs and pork."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, skin side down, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 2885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.
FAST SESAME CHICKEN
"My mother passed down the recipe for this tasty stir-fry, which is so quick and easy to make," writes Elizabeth Limestahl of Port Clinton, Ohio. "Served with wild rice and vegetables, it's a wholesome meal in minutes."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame seeds. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes. , Remove chicken with a slotted spoon; set aside and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion and mushrooms until onion is tender. Return chicken to pan; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 13g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For extra crispy chicken, double-coat the pieces in the cornstarch mixture.
- Don't overcrowd the chicken in the pan when frying. This will result in soggy chicken.
- Use a wok or large skillet to fry the chicken in. This will allow you to stir the chicken easily and prevent it from sticking.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Otherwise, it will become tough and dry.
- If you don't have sesame seeds, you can substitute another type of nut, such as peanuts or almonds.
- Serve the sesame chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Sesame chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With its crispy chicken, flavorful sauce, and nutty sesame seeds, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dinner recipe, give sesame chicken a try!
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