For an extra crispy chicken, double fry it! Fry once at a slightly lower temperature (325°F) for 5 minutes, then again at 375°F until golden brown. If you don't have sherry, dry white wine can be used as a substitute. The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Simply reheat before serving. Serve with steamed rice and a side of broccoli for a complete meal.
Perfect Sesame Chicken
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS2.9K
Crispy, golden chicken coated in a luscious, tangy-sweet sesame sauce – this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Adjust the seasoning to your taste for a truly customized experience!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate50 g
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Cholesterol43 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein14 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium714 mg
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Sugar34 g
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Fat29 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 2 mins 1. Gather all ingredients.
02 Step
Recipe View 3 mins 2. Prepare the battered chicken: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder. (2 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 25 mins 3. Add the low-sodium soy sauce, sherry, 2 tablespoons of water, vegetable oil, and a dash of sesame oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until you have a smooth batter. (3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 8 mins 4. Add the cubed chicken to the batter and mix until each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes. (25 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 2 mins 5. Meanwhile, make the sauce: In a saucepan, combine the chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat. (8 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 2 mins 6. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the 1/4 cup cornstarch in the 1/2 cup of water, creating a slurry. Once the sauce is boiling, slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly. (2 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View 10 mins 7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens and turns clear, approximately 2 minutes. Keep the sauce warm on low heat. (2 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View 15 mins 8. Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (10 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View 2 mins 9. Carefully drop the battered chicken pieces into the hot oil, a few at a time, ensuring not to overcrowd the fryer. Fry until the chicken turns golden brown and floats to the top, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch. (15 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View 2 mins 10. Remove the fried chicken and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. (2 minutes)
11 Step
Recipe View 11. To serve, arrange the crispy fried chicken pieces on a serving platter and generously pour the hot sesame sauce over them. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy! (2 minutes)
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Charley Beatty
Oct 2, 2024I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to the batter for a little extra heat. It was a great addition!
Clarabelle Dare
Jul 14, 2024The chicken turned out so crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!
Precious Rempel
Jan 31, 2022The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, so I reduced the sugar by 1/4 cup. It was perfect!
Billie Zulauf
Sep 18, 2021This recipe is amazing! My family loved it, and it was so much better than takeout.