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Sticky Sesame Chicken

Sticky Sesame Chicken is a popular Chinese dish, typically served with a sweet and savory sauce. The dish is made by marinating chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, then coating it in a batter and deep-frying it until crispy. The sticky, sweet, and savory sauce is then added to the fried chicken, making it extra flavorful and delicious. This dish is usually served with steamed rice or noodles, making it a complete meal.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

  • Step 1
    In a medium bowl, mix together the cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the cornstarch mixture until evenly coated.
  • Step 2
    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until combined.
  • Step 4
    Return the chicken to the skillet and stir until the chicken is coated in the sauce. Cook until the sauce is thick and sticky, about 3 minutes. Serve warm.

Comments

Anonymous
,
Sticky Sesame Chicken is a quick and delicious dish! The sauce is sweet and tasty and the chicken is super tender. Highly recommend for an easy weeknight meal!
Anonymous
,
This Sticky Sesame Chicken recipe is amazing! The chicken is juicy with and sweet and salty sesame sauce. Delicious!
Anonymous
,
Sticky Sesame Chicken is one of the best I've had! It has the perfect amount of sweetness and heat paired with sesame and ginger. Highly recommended!

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