Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Does anyone have a good recipe for Chinese sesame chicken?

This is one of my favorite dishes when I go out for Chinese food. I've always wondered if it could even be made at home and be able to compare. I am willing to try it though! LOL! I just need to hear from someone who has made it and it came out great. Thanks everyone!Does anyone have a good recipe for Chinese sesame chicken?
(2 servings)





3/4 lb Chicken Breasts,


Skinless and


Boneless


3 tb Flour


2 tb Sesame Seeds


1 tb Soy Sauce


1/2 ts Peanut Oil


1 tb Maple Syrup


Red Lettuce Leaves


1 tb Dry Sherry


1 lg Tomato, ripe


1 ts Fresh Ginger, chopped


Pepper to taste


1/2 ts Chinese Five spice powder








Instructions





Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut chicken into pieces about 1 by 2 inches.


Mix soy sauce, maple syrup, sherry, ginger and Chinese Five Spice together. Add chicken and marinate 20 minutes, turning once.


Meanwhile, place sesame seeds on a baking tray and toast in oven for 10 minutes or until slightly brown.


Drain chicken, reserving marinade.


Dredge chicken in flour seasoned with a little salt and pepper. Shake off any excess.


Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Add chicken and brown, about 1 minute per side. Spoon marinade over chicken. j Reduce heat and saute another minute, or until chicken is cooked through.


Remove from heat and roll chicken in sesame seeds.


Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Line a serving plate with leaves, and spoon chicken on top. Cut tomato into wedges and use to garnish plate.


Serves 2Does anyone have a good recipe for Chinese sesame chicken?
INGREDIENTS:





* 3 whole boneless chicken breasts


* Marinade:


* 2 tablespoons light soy sauce


* 1 tablespoon cooking wine or dry sherry


* a few drops of sesame oil


* 2 tablespoons flour


* 2 tablespoons cornstarch


* 2 tablespoons water


* 1/4 teaspoon baking powder


* 1/4 teaspoon baking soda


* 1 teaspoon vegetable oil


* Sauce for Sesame Chicken:


* 1/2 cup water


* 1 cup chicken broth


* 1/8 cup vinegar


* 1/4 cup cornstarch


* 1 cup sugar


* 2 TB dark soy sauce


* 2 TB sesame oil


* 1 tsp chili paste, or more if desired


* 1 clove garlic (minced)


* Other:


* 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (see recipe directions for link to how to toast)


* 3 1/2 - 4 cups peanut oil for deep-frying





PREPARATION:


Toast the sesame seeds and set aside.





Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. Mix the marinade ingredients and marinate the chicken for 20 minutes.





To prepare the sauce: mix together all of the sauce ingredients. Pour them into a small pot and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Turn the heat down to low and keep warm while you are deep-frying the chicken.





To deep-fry the chicken: add the marinated chicken pieces a few at a time, and deep-fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remainder of the chicken.





Just before you are finished deep-frying, bring the sauce back up to a boil.


Place the chicken on a large platter and pour the sauce over. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve the Sesame Chicken with rice.





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