Everyone loves sesame chicken. This quick and easy recipe
goes well with steamed snow peas. The sweet and sour sauce makes more than
needed for the sesame chicken. Try some with egg rolls or top your noodles
with it.
Prep Time: 1 Hour Serving Size: 4
The Sweet and Sour Sauce
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Kikkoman soy sauce
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- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 2/3 cup water
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sugar and cornstarch together in a medium sauce pan. Add the
soy sauce, vinegar and water; stir to combine. Cook over medium-low
heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy. Set aside
and keep warm. This will make more than is needed for the sesame
chicken. Store for up to three days in the refrigerator. Reheating
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The Sesame Chicken
- 4 ounces uncooked Chinese lo mein noodles
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into
1/2-inch strips
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- oil for frying
- 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon sesame seed
- 1 cup prepared sweet and sour sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
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Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep
warm. In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, 1 teaspoon
sugar and baking soda. Stir in water and 1/4 teaspoon sesame
oil. Add chicken; mix well to combine. Heat 2 to 3 inches of
oil to 375°F. Shake off excess batter and fry strips a few at
a time for 3 to 5 minutes, or until light golden brown and no
longer pink in the center. Drain. Reserve 1 tablespoon frying
oil.
Heat reserved 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok
over medium-high heat. Add peppers and sesame seed; cook and
stir 2 to 3 minutes, or until peppers are crisp-tender and seed
is golden brown. Add 1 cup sweet and sour sauce, 1 tablespoon
sugar, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; mix well. Add chicken
strips and cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly until thoroughly
heated through. Serve over noodles.
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