Happy Family Sesame Chicken Food

FAMILY FAVORITE SESAME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine chicken ingredients except cornstarch and let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
• Remove chicken from marinade and toss in cornstarch then cook chicken in hot oil on the stove top until cooked thru. Remove from pan and keep warm in oven while making the sauce.
• Combine all sauce ingredients EXCEPT cornstarch in a sauce pan and bring to a boil over med. heat.
• Mix cornstarch with a little water (about 1/4 cup) in a cup until disolved then slowly add to the sauce mixture on the stove and heat until thickened to you liking.
• Add chicken to sauce on the stove until heated thru.
• Remove and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions and finally enjoy!

CRISPY SESAME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a bowl then add the egg and soy sauce. Massage the egg and soy into the chicken well then allow to sit for a few minutes while you make the sauce.
• To make the sauce, heat the oil in a large pan then cook for garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Pour in the soy sauce, water, sugar, vinegar and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer then pour in the cornstarch slurry. Reduce the heat then simmer until the sauce is thick and glossy. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Heat enough oil to fry the chicken in a deep pan or pot. Place a wire rack over a sheetpan.
• Combine the flour and cornstarch in a separate bowl then coat the chicken in the flour mixture, making sure each piece is completely covered.
• Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil, cooking in batches to avoid over-crowding the pan, until the chicken is golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on the wire rack while you cook the remaining chicken.
• Place the pan with the sauce back on the heat and bring to a simmer. Add the fried chicken and sesame seeds to the pan then toss to coat the chicken in the sauce. Season to taste with more soy, vinegar or sesame oil as necessary then serve over rice or noodles.

SESAME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Wash the chicken under cold running water, pat dry and trim off any excess fat. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and put into a large mixing bowl. Add the marinade ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the sauce.
• To make the sauce: In a saucepan, add the sesame oil and set over low heat. Add the ginger and garlic and fry gently until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir well to dissolve the cornstarch. Gently pour into the saucepan with the fried ginger and garlic. Stir as you pour because the cornstarch will thicken up pretty quickly. Keep warm over low heat.
• In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep-fryer heat enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 375 degrees F.
• Fry the chicken, in small batches, until golden and crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the chicken using a wire mesh strainer and drain on paper towels. Season with a little salt, to taste. To serve, arrange the fried chicken on a platter and pour drizzle with the sauce. Sprinkle with a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds and garnish with scallions and cilantro sprigs.

HAPPY FAMILY SESAME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine honey, sesame seeds, soy sauce and garlic. Set aside.
• In a seperate bowl, combine egg whites and cornstarch.
• Add chicken to egg mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Combine thoroughly.
• To Freeze: Put honey mixture in a quart sized freezer bag. Squeeze out air and seal.
• Put chicken mixture in a gallon sized freezer bag. Squeeze out air and seal.
• Place both bags in another gallon sized bag, and label for the freezer.
• Defrost for 24 hours before cooking.
• On Cooking Day:.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
• Add the chicken and cook until browned, turning as needed. (You may need to do this in two batches, depending on the size of your skillet.).
• Pour the honey mixture over the chicken, turning to coat all the pieces.
• Top with the sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.