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Perfect Sesame Chicken

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"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."
Perfect Sesame Chicken Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 145 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  35 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 dash sesame oil
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
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  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chile paste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
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  • 1 quart olive oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2008 by Beya 
OH MY GOSH....THIS WAS AMAZING!!! I'm not trying to toot my own horn or anything but this is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2008 by CATJENKINS 
I made this tonight for my husbands birthday. I got rave reviews from everyone, including the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by emilyjane928 
To cut down on fat, I baked rather than fried this chicken, and it was still to die for! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by dlltx 
Even my picky teen-agers ate this and said it tasted like it came from a restaurant. I took... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2008 by Nandabear 
It is a great recipe for sure. However we thought it was very sweet made as written. Even the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by Dianemwj 
I was very impressed with this batter. The chicken fried up with a shatteringly crisp crust... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by cavadiggy 
Loved it!!I followed the recipe to the letter with the exception of frying in olive oil. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2008 by SunnyByrd 
I had a hard time with this one. I thought that there was far too much sugar and cornstarch in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2008 by Falkirk 
I made just the sauce and used it over sauteed green beans. I used a mixture of white rice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.66 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2008 by MELXCLOUD 
This recipe turned out awesome! Just the right amount of breading on the chicken. There was... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Perfect Sesame Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 510

  • Total Fat: 28.6g
  • Cholesterol: 44mg
  • Sodium: 904mg
  • Total Carbs: 50g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 14.3g

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