Crispy Sesame Chicken

1 cup all purpose flour

¼ cup cornstarch

½ tsp garlic powder

2 eggs

extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, enough to have 1 to 2 inches in the pan

1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces

salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

sesame seeds, for garnishing

1 spring/green onion, chopped, for garnishing

Sauce:

2 tsp fresh ginger, grated

2 cloves garlic, grated

¼ cup brown sugar

½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

¼ tbsp hoisin sauce

2 tbsp sesame oil

Place the eggs in a separate bowl, whisk with salt and pepper.

In another bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

In a large frying pan, heat the oil on medium-high.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture and then into the flour.

Add the chicken into the pan, do not overcrowd. Cook one side then flip to the other side, cook until golden brown and crispy, roughly around 5 to 7 minutes. Depending on how large your pan, you might do 2 to 3 batches. Set aside the cooked crispy fried chicken.

While the chicken is cooking, combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.

After cooking all the chicken, remove all the extra oil from the pan, and then quickly clean with paper towel or clean kitchen towel.

Add the sauce mixture into the pan, let it boil for a minute or two or until bubbly. Stirring occasionally.

Add the cooked crispy chicken and stir for a minute to incorporate the sauce.

Top with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 993

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 82.6g128%

Saturated Fat 13.1g66%
Cholesterol 156mg52%
Sodium 1306mg55%
Potassium 355mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 29.9g10%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%

Sugars 7.7g
Protein 38.7g78%

Calcium 52%
Iron 3%
Vitamin D 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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