Sesame Chicken
Directions
- 1Chop chicken into 1-inch cubes and add to a bowl.
- 2Add cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder to the bowl with the chicken.
- 3Add water and mix well until combined. Let marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 4Make the sauce by combining rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ketchup, shaoxing wine, and optional chili flakes.
- 5Fry chicken in batches in hot oil until golden brown (5-6 mins).
- 6Simmer sauce in a wok for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- 7Add sesame oil to the sauce.
- 8Add the fried chicken to the sauce and toss to coat.
- 9Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top and toss again.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs chicken thigh, boneless and skinless, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 4 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
- 8 cups frying oil, peanut or canola oil
- 1.5 cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.66 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 6 tbsp rice vinegar
- 5 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp ketchup
- 4 tbsp shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp chili flakes
Equipment
knifebowlmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonswokstrainerwooden spoonchopsticks