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authentic sesame chicken from scratch

(1 rating)
lifeguard7718 avatar
Recipe by
Paris & Mike M. :)
@lifeguard7718
Cedar Rapids, IA

If you like Chinese food, you'll love this one of a kind Sesame chicken. Great meal!

(1 rating)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For authentic sesame chicken from scratch

  • SESAME CHICKEN INGREDIENTS
  • 2
    large boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 2 Tbsp
    raw sesame seeds
  • 2
    green onions
  • MARINADE
  • 1 tsp
    chicken base
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    sesame oil
  • ground white peppers, to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    rasberry wine,or any fruity wine
  • BATTER
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1
    egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 c
    water, or as much needed to make the batter smooth
  • 3 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • salt
    to taste
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • SAUCE
  • 3 Tbsp
    honey
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    ketchup
  • sprinkle of black pepper
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp
    distilled vinegar

How To Make authentic sesame chicken from scratch

  • 1
    Cut chicken breast into 1" chunks in a glass bowl. Combine all of the marinade ingredients and mix well.
  • 2
    Add the chicken and coat evenly. Cover and marinade for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • 3
    In separate bowl combine all batter ingredients. Mix thoroughly. The batter should be thick enough to coat the chicken but thin enough to flow around the pieces. Set aside.
  • 4
    Remove chicken from marinade. Dip into batter, be sure to coat evenly.
  • 5
    Deep fry the chicken in batches for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • 6
    Combine sauce ingredients and warm over medium heat. Bring to a boil while stirring. Simmer until sauce slightly thickens.
  • 7
    Coat chicken with sauce and garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
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