Crispy Sesame Chicken

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season the chicken thigh pieces with chicken powder, MSG, sugar, white pepper, and baking soda.
  2. 2Season the chicken thigh pieces with chicken powder, MSG, sugar, white pepper, and baking soda.
  3. 3Season the chicken thigh pieces with chicken powder, MSG, sugar, white pepper, and baking soda.
  4. 4Add minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, Chinese cooking wine, and cornstarch to the chicken and mix well.
  5. 5Add minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, Chinese cooking wine, and cornstarch to the chicken and mix well.
  6. 6Add minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, Chinese cooking wine, and cornstarch to the chicken and mix well.
  7. 7For the sauce, combine water, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, brown sugar, chicken powder, sesame seeds, and cornstarch.
  8. 8For the sauce, combine water, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, brown sugar, chicken powder, sesame seeds, and cornstarch.
  9. 9For the sauce, combine water, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, brown sugar, chicken powder, sesame seeds, and cornstarch.
  10. 10Whisk the sauce ingredients until well combined.
  11. 11Whisk the sauce ingredients until well combined.
  12. 12Whisk the sauce ingredients until well combined.
  13. 13For the wet batter, combine cornstarch, self-raising flour, and cold water in a separate bowl.
  14. 14For the wet batter, combine cornstarch, self-raising flour, and cold water in a separate bowl.
  15. 15For the wet batter, combine cornstarch, self-raising flour, and cold water in a separate bowl.
  16. 16Whisk the batter until smooth.
  17. 17Whisk the batter until smooth.
  18. 18Whisk the batter until smooth.
  19. 19Dunk the seasoned chicken pieces into the wet batter.
  20. 20Dunk the seasoned chicken pieces into the wet batter.
  21. 21Dunk the seasoned chicken pieces into the wet batter.
  22. 22Fry the battered chicken in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
  23. 23Fry the battered chicken in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
  24. 24Fry the battered chicken in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
  25. 25Remove the fried chicken from the oil using a strainer.
  26. 26Remove the fried chicken from the oil using a strainer.
  27. 27Remove the fried chicken from the oil using a strainer.
  28. 28In a clean pan, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
  29. 29In a clean pan, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
  30. 30In a clean pan, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute.
  31. 31Pour in the prepared sauce.
  32. 32Pour in the prepared sauce.
  33. 33Pour in the prepared sauce.
  34. 34Once the sauce thickens, add the crispy chicken back into the pan.
  35. 35Once the sauce thickens, add the crispy chicken back into the pan.
  36. 36Once the sauce thickens, add the crispy chicken back into the pan.
  37. 37Toss the chicken until it is fully coated with the sauce.
  38. 38Toss the chicken until it is fully coated with the sauce.
  39. 39Toss the chicken until it is fully coated with the sauce.
  40. 40Serve the crispy sesame chicken with hot steamed rice and garnish with green onions.
  41. 41Serve the crispy sesame chicken with hot steamed rice and garnish with green onions.
  42. 42Serve the crispy sesame chicken with hot steamed rice and garnish with green onions.

Ingredients

  • 450 g chicken thigh
  • 450 g chicken thigh
  • 450 g chicken thigh
  • 1 tsp chicken powder
  • 1 tsp chicken powder
  • 1 tsp chicken powder
  • 0.5 tsp MSG
  • 0.5 tsp MSG
  • 0.5 tsp MSG
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
  • 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
  • 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp chicken powder
  • 0.5 tsp chicken powder
  • 0.5 tsp chicken powder
  • 0.5 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 0.5 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 0.5 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup self-raising flour
  • 1 cup self-raising flour
  • 1 cup self-raising flour
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup cold water

Equipment

pantongsstrainerwhisk