Saturday, November 9, 2019

Crispy Sesame Chicken




Ingredients

Sesame Chicken Sauce Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds


Tempura Batter:
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup cold seltzer water


Chicken:
  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless and skinless cut into 1? chunks
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • vegetable oil for deep frying


Instructions

  1. Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.
  2. To make the sauce mix all the ingredients together and to prepare the batter, add the ingredients together until just combined.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the batter and coat while heating 3 inches of oil to 350 degrees and add the chicken to the oil in batches frying until golden brown.
  4. In a large wok or skillet add the sesame oil to the frying pan and add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Add in the sauce and the chicken and coat quickly and serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds.







Base Recipe adapted from this SITE