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Sesame Chicken Draft

Chicken breast pieces in a crisp batter, fried and tossed in a honey-ketchup sauce with sesame and scallions. I make it when I want Chinese-style chicken at home.

  • Prep20 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Rest30 min
  • Total1 hr 20 min
  • KashrutMeat

What you need

Amount:×1

Chicken

Marinade

Batter

Sauce

To serve

How I make it

Marinade and batter

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into pieces about 1 inch (2-3 cm).

  2. In a large bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients well.

  3. Add the chicken and toss until coated on all sides.

  4. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, mix all the batter ingredients well in a separate bowl. It should be thick enough to coat the chicken. Set aside.

Frying and sauce

  1. Using a fork or tongs, lift the chicken out of the marinade and dip in the batter until evenly coated.

  2. Deep-fry for about 10 minutes, or until golden.

  3. Drain on paper towels.

  4. In a skillet, combine all the sauce ingredients and heat over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring, until slightly thickened.

  5. Add the chicken to the sauce and toss well.

  6. Transfer to plates and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

What I've learned

  • I coat one piece at a time so the batter covers it evenly.

Source: ChefEf (chefef.com)