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Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Servings: 4 +/-
Author: Mindi with iSaveA2Z.com

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch of pepper
  • 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • For the sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of water
  • 1/2 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
  • 1 inch of fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk the egg, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, salt and pepper.
  • Add in the chicken and toss until well coated.
  • Put 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet and place on medium-high heat.
  • Once oil is hot, add the chicken and all of the egg mixture.
  • Stirring occasionally, cook until chicken is cooked through and golden brown (about 7-10 minutes). Drain off any excess oil.
  • While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce.
  • In a small bowl, stir the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds and cornstarch until well mixed.
  • Once chicken is done, and while the heat is still on, pour the sauce over the chicken and toss to coat well. The sauce should begin to thicken.
  • Once sauce reaches the desired consistency, turn off the heat.
  • Serve chicken with white or brown rice.