Sesame Chicken

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Plated with rice and crunchy, stir-fried vegetables, this sesame chicken recipe makes homemade Chinese dishes taste just like they do in restaurants.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. cubes
  • 1/4 cup canola oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • Hot cooked rice
  • thinly sliced green onions, optional

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients until blended; set aside.
  2. Place eggs and cornstarch in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken, a few pieces at a time in eggs, then in cornstarch. Toss to coat; shake off excess.
  3. In a wok or large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons canola oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken; stir-fry until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and remaining chicken.
  4. Stir ketchup mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with rice and garnish with green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 499 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 978mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein.

We live in a town sadly devoid of good Chinese food. I guess I should be grateful because that has made me mega motivated to find great Chinese recipes. My husband declared this one better then takeout and I have to agree!
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