Sesame Chicken
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 14 oz can chicken broth
  • ½ C. sugar
  • 4 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 4 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 4 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 2 tsp. Chili paste (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ C. cornstarch
  • 1 C. water
  • 4 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 C. flour
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 C. buttermilk
  • oil for frying
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds*
Directions
  1. Combine chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, and garlic in a medium saucepan; bring to boil on high.
  2. Dissolve cornstarch and water in a bowl; stir into sauce.
  3. Turn heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Keep warm.
  4. Mix together in a shallow dish the eggs and buttermilk.
  5. Place chicken pieces in the mixture and stir to coat.
  6. Place flour in a shallow dish or ziploc bag; add chicken and stir or shake to coat.
  7. Place enough oil in a large skillet to coat the bottom about ½ inch. Heat on medium high.
  8. Add chicken to skillet and cook on all sides until golden and done inside.
  9. Drain on paper towels.
  10. Serve with sesame sauce over rice.
  11. Top with toasted sesame seeds if you want.
Notes
*To toast sesame seeds: Place in a oven safe dish and broil on low for 1-2 minutes until golden brown, keeping a close eye on them so they don't burn. Remove from oven and serve.
Recipe by Mandy's Recipe Box at https://mandysrecipeboxblog.com/sesame-chicken/