Sesame Chicken is perhaps the most popular of Chinese and Asian recipes. The sweet taste makes it a favorite of kids and anyone with a sweet tooth. Sesame Chicken is a must for Chinese New Years and other Asian holidays. This sesame chicken recipe is easy to make.
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Chinese Sesame Chicken Ingredients
1 Tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 pound boneless chicken
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 cups cooked rice
Recipe Suggestion: Raise the heat by adding 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the ingredients.
How to Make Chinese Sesame Chicken Directions
Cut boneless chicken into 1-inch strips.
Heat a wok, adding peanut or vegetable oil. Add chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, until cooked.
In a bowl, mix together well, all remaining ingredients, except sesame seeds.
Pour sauce over the chicken.
Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.
Sprinkle in sesame seeds.
Cover the wok, and continue to cook, while the chicken soaks up most of the sauce.
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