MA YOU JI (SESAME OIL CHICKEN)

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The chicken is mild sweet from being cooked in Chinese rice wine. From "Saveur" magazine.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup dark sesame oil
2 in piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
3 -4 lbs chicken, cut into 16 pieces
2 cups Chinese wine (like michiu)
kosher salt
cooked rice or cooked somen noodles, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet or wok over high heat; add ginger and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add chicken and toss to coat with the oil, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Remove breast meat and transfer to a plate.
  • Add wine and bring to a boil; reduce to medium low and simmer, covered, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Return breast meat and cook 15 minutes; season with salt.

Animesh Pramanik
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken that I had on hand, and it turned out great. The sauce is really versatile, and it can be used with other types of meat as well.


Shahmeer Shah
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I love the addition of the sesame seeds, which gives the dish a nice crunch.


Mr Pearl
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I love the crispy skin and the flavorful sauce. I highly recommend this recipe.


Gogaan Shihab
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I'm not a big fan of sesame oil, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again.


Safwan Saleem
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I made this dish for my family last night, and they loved it! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with steamed rice, and it was a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Obeng George
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken is elegant and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I served this dish with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a hit.


Kyabadaaza Girl
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sesame oil sauce is amazing, and it really makes the chicken taste delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


napox007gr pro
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This dish is a great way to introduce your family to new flavors. The sesame oil sauce is unique and flavorful, and it really elevates the chicken. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aleida Guzman
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I'm a big fan of sesame oil, and this dish is a great way to use it. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and aromatic. I love serving this dish with steamed rice.


PassionWith K
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the fact that it's also a healthy dish.


nourah Khalaf
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about the chicken, and they asked me for the recipe. I'm so glad I found this recipe, and I will definitely be making it again.


sairi Cob
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some rotisserie chicken that I had on hand, and it turned out great. The sauce is really versatile, and it can be used with other types of meat as well.


Youssef Abdel Nabi
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I love the addition of the sesame seeds, which gives the dish a nice crunch.


Tahsina Alam
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. I love the crispy skin and the flavorful sauce. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Jahurul Islam
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sesame oil sauce is amazing, and it really elevates the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdull Mon
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I made this dish for my family last night, and they loved it! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with steamed rice, and it was a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


lepo gecko
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This sesame oil chicken is absolutely delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and aromatic. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.