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sesame ginger chicken

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Recipe by
Lauren Conforti
@Hutt5asl
HARRIMAN, TN

My husband John came up with this recipe that was inspired by two different recipes. This is very fresh, flavorful & colorful!

yield 4 -6
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For sesame ginger chicken

  • 2
    chicken breasts, boneless, cubed
  • 1 can
    bean sprouts, drained
  • 5
    scallions, chopped
  • 2
    carrots, sliced, par-cooked
  • 1/2 c
    peas
  • 1 can
    water chestnuts, sliced, drained
  • 2 Tbsp
    sesame seeds
  • cornstarch to thicken
  • FOR THE MARINADE
  • 3/4 c
    honey
  • 1/2 c
    soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic powder (or 2 t minced garlic)
  • 1/4 c
    ginger, fresh, grated
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • FOR THE BATTER
  • 4 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 3 Tbsp
    flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 3 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder

How To Make sesame ginger chicken

  • 1
    In saucepan combine: honey, 1/2 cup soy sauce, garlic, ginger, 1 T olive oil. Heat slowly just until honey melts and all ingredients are smooth. Do not boil.
  • 2
    Remove from heat. Stir in chicken cubes until coated, cover & marinate in fridge for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken, but reserve marinade.
  • 3
    Roll chicken cubes in batter. Fry chicken in 3-4 T hot olive oil in wok. Cook until no longer pink. Remove chicken from wok.
  • 4
    Add to wok: bean sprouts, cook for 1-2 minutes, then add: scallions, carrots, peas, water chestnuts.
  • 5
    Cook in wok 2-3 minutes, or until all veggies are tender Add reserved marinade, heat through, then add cornstarch to thicken Add chicken & sesame seeds. Heat through. Serve over rice
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