Yield: 4 servings

Sesame Chicken

Does the price of Chinese takeout get you down? Try making your very own Sesame Chicken at home! It may take a little more time than driving to the nearest Chinese restaurant, but this labor of love is totally worth it!

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small chunks

For the Tempura Batter

  • 1/2 cup corn starch
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup cold seltzer water

For the Sesame Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Other

  • vegetable oil, for deep frying
  • sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oil in your deep fryer or dutch oven to 350ºF.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the tempura batter ingredients together.
  3. Add the chicken to the batter and coat well.
  4. Using tongs, add the chicken to the oil in batches and fry until golden brown.
  5. Remove the chicken with a spider strainer or slotted spoon and allow to drain on a paper towel.
  6. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the sesame sauce ingredients together well.
  7. Heat wok on medium-high heat.
  8. Add the sesame sauce to the wok and use a wok spatula to move the sauce around until heated through.
  9. Add the chicken to the sauce and coat.
  10. Serve over rice and sprinkle with additional sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 527Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1115mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 2gSugar: 22gProtein: 34g

Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.

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