FAVORITE SESAME CHICKEN

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This is my version of a yummy Chinese take out we had once. The Cantonese sauce I use is my recipe #123655.

Provided by startnover

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cantonese sauce
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 -3 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 -4 spring onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix Cantonese sauce, soy sauce, packed brown sugar, 1-1/2 T sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Taste at least once to adjust flavor. If to sweet add a bit more soy and to tangy, a bit more sugar.
  • Set aside sauce.
  • Cut the chicken into strips.
  • Mix cornstarch and garlic.
  • Dip chicken into egg and then cornstarch.
  • Fry in 1/2 c vegetable oil and 3 T sesame oil till lightly brown and cooked through. Be carefully not to over cook because it will make the chicken tough.
  • Drain chicken on paper towels and blot off any grease, and place in pan with sauce. Mix well, and serve over jasmine rice. Sprinkle chopped spring onions on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.5, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 118.7, Sodium 1444.4, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 27.3, Protein 31.4

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