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Takeout Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Takeout Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (, about 1 pound); 1/2 cup flour (all purpose); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoon table salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 3 eggs (large); 2-4 cups vegetable oil (, for frying); 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/8 cup rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 3 cloves garlic (, minced); 1/4 cup sliced green onions ((optional)); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

The Stay At Home Chef

Sesame Chicken is a Chinese-American takeout classic, that you can make at home in under 30 minutes! This family favorite meal combines crispy chicken pieces with a delicious sauce. Serve over a bed of rice and steamed veggies for a complete meal.

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (, about 1 pound)

1/2 cup flour (all purpose)

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 teaspoon table salt

1 teaspoon white pepper

3 eggs (large)

2-4 cups vegetable oil (, for frying)

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/8 cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon sesame oil

3 cloves garlic (, minced)

1/4 cup sliced green onions ((optional))

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Method

Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Submerge chicken breast pieces in egg mixture first, then dredge in dry mixture and set aside.

Meanwhile, pour enough vegetable oil into a large pot or saucepan to cover the bottom with 2 inches of vegetable oil Heat to 350 degrees F. Working in small batches, fry chicken pieces until cooked through and golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

While the chicken is cooking, combine in a bowl-water, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and ground ginger. Set aside.

In a large skillet, heat the tablespoon of sesame oil and garlic together over medium high heat until garlic turns a darker shade and is more fragrant. Add in the the sauce mixture and simmer the sauce over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until it thickens up. Add chicken right into the sauce and toss to fully coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Serve immediately. Garnish with green onions (if using).

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