Sesame Chicken
Sesame Chicken with a perfectly crispy coating and sweet-savory sauce, recreating the classic Chinese-American takeout experience at home.
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a small bowl. Whisk until fully dissolved and set aside.
Sift the flour into a mixing bowl, add cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Mix in egg white, cold water, and oil until smooth. Coat chicken strips evenly.
Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a wok to 350°F (175°C). Test by dropping a small amount of batter; it should sizzle and float.
Deep-fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a strainer and drain on paper towels.
Wipe wok, add 2 tbsp oil, and heat. Stir-fry minced garlic for 10 seconds, then pour in prepared sauce. Thicken for 30–45 seconds.
Add fried chicken to the sauce, stir for 30 seconds to coat evenly. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve immediately with rice.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 450 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 35 g
- Protein Content
- 35 g
- Fat Content
- 20 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 4 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 55 mg
- Sodium Content
- 800 mg
- Fiber Content
- 1 g
- Sugar Content
- 15 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
