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Chinese Sesame Chicken Recipe
๐ Total Time: 35 minutes
๐ฝ๏ธ Servings: 4
๐ฅข Cuisine: Chinese
๐ Category: Lunch/Snacks
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken thighs
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine
- 1/2 inch ginger, grated
- Flour (quantity as needed)
- Cornstarch (quantity as needed)
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
Instructions:
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Marinate the Chicken Thighs:
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- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Prepare the Dredging Mixture:
- In a shallow dish, mix flour and cornstarch in equal parts.
- Add sesame seeds to the flour and cornstarch mixture and combine thoroughly.
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Coat the Chicken Thighs:
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dip each marinated chicken thigh into egg white, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Dredge the egg-coated chicken thighs in the flour, cornstarch, and sesame seed mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Fry the Chicken:
- Carefully place the coated chicken thighs into the hot oil.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 15 minutes, turning occasionally for even cooking.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ยฐF (75ยฐC) for safe consumption.
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Serve Hot:
- Once the chicken is cooked and crispy, remove it from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the Chinese sesame chicken hot, garnished with additional sesame seeds and accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce or over a bed of steamed rice.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 881.175
- Total Fat: 91.2g
- Saturated Fat: 12.975g
- Cholesterol: 394.75mg
- Sodium: 162.4mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 79.75g
- Dietary Fiber: 7g
- Sugar: 0.75g
- Protein: 95.75g
Enjoy this delightful Chinese sesame chicken recipe, perfect for a quick and delicious meal or snack!