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Copycat Leeann Chin's Sesame Chicken
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Craving something that hits all the right notes? This Leeann Chin-inspired sesame chicken is your ticket. It's a splash of sweet, a hint of heat, and all-around deliciousness.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
ingredients
Chicken
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup sugar
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup vinegar
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons chili paste
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons minced green onion tops
directions
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Combine the egg, flour, cornstarch, water, salt, oil, baking soda, and white pepper in a bowl. Whisk well to combined. Add the chicken to the egg mixture and stir to coat it completely. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by mixing the water and cornstarch together until smooth. Set aside.
Heat a wok over medium-high heat. Add the sugar, broth, vinegar, soy sauce, chili paste, oil, and garlic. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Stir in the cornstarch mixture, mix well, then turn off the heat.
In a deep skillet, heat 1 1/2-inches of oil to 350 degrees F (you can also use a deep fryer). Add the chicken, in batches, and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper toweling. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Turn the heat to medium-high again under the wok. When the sauce is boiling, stir in the chicken. Mix quickly then transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the chicken with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice.
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