Sesame Chicken

Author

NuWave

Servings

4

Category

Main Dishes

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, fat trimmed off, meat cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1½ teaspoons peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 scallion, finely sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, honey, rice vinegar, and garlic; set aside.
2. In a big bowl, mix beaten egg with cornstarch and season with sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. Add chicken to mixture, tossing to coat all the pieces.
4. Bring Wok up to 425°F. Once hot, add oil and swirl to coat the Wok.
5. Add chicken and stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Add the sauce to Wok, toss with chicken, and continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve.