INGREDIENTS:
6 boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
For the marinade/batter:
6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon baking powder
For the sauce:
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili paste (recommended: Sambal Oelek)
2 cups low-sodium/no sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 cup splenda/stevia (sugar)
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
Peanut oil, for deep-frying
Salt
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
2 -3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions, for garnish
5 to 6 cilantro sprigs, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
RECIPE: Sesame Chicken
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep-fryer heat enough oil to come halfway up the sides of
the pot, to 375 degrees F. Or, use a wok which requires much less oil.
4. 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 consfer making a bed of
brown rice pon the platter first) and drizzle with the sauce. Sprinkle with a generous
amount of toasted sesame seeds and garnish with scallions and cilantro sprigs.
