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Sesame Chicken

This sesame chicken is seriously so delectable, you’ll be tempted to toss those take-out menus. These crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey sesame sauce are perfectly delicious. I think this homemade version is even better than what I’ve had at many restaurants. My kids most definitely agree.

SERVES 6

  • 1½ lb dark chicken cutlets
  • ¼ cup nondairy milk
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • canola oil, for frying
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • chopped chives, for garnish
Batter
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup cold seltzer
  • 2 egg whites
Sesame Sauce
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp black and white sesame seeds + more for garnish

In a large resealable bag, combine nondairy milk, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken tenders. Coat chicken tenders; marinate and soften for 15–20 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine and whisk together batter ingredients. Add marinated chicken tenders. Discard remaining marinade. Mix to completely coat with batter.

Heat 3 inches oil in a 2–3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add a few pieces of chicken at a time, taking care not to crowd the pan. Fry for 2 minutes, until lightly golden. Turn chicken; fry until lightly golden. Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined cooling rack or pan. Repeat until all chicken is fried.

Prepare the sesame sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add sesame sauce. Bring to a boil; cook until thickened, whisking occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add fried chicken; toss to coat with sauce.

Before serving, sprinkle with additional sesame seeds and chopped chives.

Note: White chicken cutlets also work here, but dark cutlets are a bit juicier.

 

(Originally featured in Family Table, Issue 766)

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