Sesame Crusted Chicken

Simple steps to follow:

 

Sesame Crusted Chicken

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(YIELD: Makes 1 serving)

Ingredients:

• Chicken breast – 1 breast
• Oil – 1/3 cup

Marinade for the chicken

• Light soy sauce – 2 teaspoons
• Oyster sauce – 2 teaspoons
• Ground black pepper – 1/4 teaspoon

Coating for the chicken

• Black sesame seeds – 1 tablespoon
• White sesame seeds – 2 tablespoons
• Cornstarch – 1 tablespoon
• Egg – 1 egg

Sauce for the chicken

• Light soy sauce – 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil – 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
• Brown sugar – 1/4 teaspoon

Thickening mixture (mix together) 

• Cornstarch – 2 teaspoons
• Water – 2 teaspoons

 

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine marinade ingredients together and add chicken breast. Mix everything together and marinade for 15 minutes or overnight. Set aside.

2. When ready to cook, discard the marinade sauce from the chicken breast. Toss the chicken with enough cornstarch to coat them lightly, then toss in the egg mixture.

3. Pour the sesame seeds (black & white) into a shallow dish and press the chicken into the seeds, coating all sides.

4. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and add oil, heat until hot. Add the chicken and fry for 3-4 minutes then turn over and fry the other sides for another 3-4 minutes and cook until done. Remove and transfer to a serving plate.

5. Heat pan over low-heat, add all the sauce in the pan. Keep stirring until hot for about 1 to 1 1/2 minute. Slowly drizzle thickening mixture in the sauce for about 20 to 30 seconds to create a thickness texture. Remove and spoon it over the top of the sesame chicken.

6. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.