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Crispy bite-sized chicken tossed in a sweet and savory sesame sauce. Just like Chinese takeout, but fresher and easy to make at home.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • 1 tsp garlic, minced

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

  • 1/4 cup flour

  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 3 tbsp brown sugar or 2 tbsp honey

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tsp grated garlic

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • 1/2 cup water or broth

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

To Finish:

  • Toasted sesame seeds

  • Sliced green onions

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken with soy sauce, egg, garlic, and ginger for 15 minutes.

  • Coat chicken in cornstarch-flour mix.

  • Fry in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

  • In a saucepan, mix all sauce ingredients (except slurry) and bring to a simmer.

  • Stir in slurry and cook until thickened, glossy, and slightly sticky.

  • Toss fried chicken in sauce until evenly coated.

  • Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with rice.

Find it online: https://themomfood.com/chinese-takeout-sesame-chicken-crispy-sweet-savory/