Sweet and Spicy Sesame Chicken
Servings: 12
Calories: 191kcal
Sweet and Spicy Sesame Chicken is a home-style version of a classic Chinese restaurant take out dish. With a little spice and a little sweet, this dish is sure to please everyone's personal tastes. Who can turn down tender pieces of chicken fried until crispy and tossed in a homemade sauce?
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Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 6 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless, cut into one inch pieces
- 1 cup corn starch
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dried chopped chives
Instructions
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, bring the vegetable oil to optimum frying temperature - aim for 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the corn starch until well coated.
- Fry the chicken in batches - do not overcrowd the fryer. Fry each batch for 5-6 minutes. (The chicken pieces should be a light golden brown colour.) Remove from oil and place chicken on a baking sheet.
- When all the chicken has been fried, move on to the sauce.
- In a large skillet, add all of the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Whisk the sauce occasionally until the desired thickness has been achieved. The thicker the sauce, the better it will coat the chicken.
- Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked chicken and toss to coat. Cook for 5 minutes, tossing regularly.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 306mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.9mg