Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Kay's Sesame Chicken, a delectable dish that harmonizes the sweet, savory, and tangy elements. Crispy chicken pieces are enveloped in a luscious sesame sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe also introduces variations, including an Air Fryer Sesame Chicken for a healthier alternative, a Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry for a quick and easy weeknight meal and a Crock Pot Sesame Chicken for effortless slow-cooked goodness. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
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SIMPLE SAUTEED SESAME CHICKEN
A healthier, simpler, and more savory take on sesame chicken. This recipe can be made with regular flour or with a gluten-free flour mix, along with basic ingredients you can already find in your kitchen. My husband absolutely loves it and it is the perfect alternative to a night in with take-out. Best served with steamed rice, broccoli, carrots, and water chestnuts. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.
Provided by Alyson Petruncio
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch slices about 1/4-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Combine flour, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss well. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey; stir to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 728.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
CRISPY SESAME CHICKEN
Level up a take-out favorite by making this crispy sesame chicken in easy sticky sauce at home. Add rice or noodles for a delicious family dinner.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a bowl then add the egg and soy sauce. Massage the egg and soy into the chicken well then allow to sit for a few minutes while you make the sauce.
- To make the sauce, heat the oil in a large pan then cook for garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the soy sauce, water, sugar, vinegar and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer then pour in the cornstarch slurry. Reduce the heat then simmer until the sauce is thick and glossy. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Heat enough oil to fry the chicken in a deep pan or pot. Place a wire rack over a sheetpan.
- Combine the flour and cornstarch in a separate bowl then coat the chicken in the flour mixture, making sure each piece is completely covered.
- Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil, cooking in batches to avoid over-crowding the pan, until the chicken is golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to drain on the wire rack while you cook the remaining chicken.
- Place the pan with the sauce back on the heat and bring to a simmer. Add the fried chicken and sesame seeds to the pan then toss to coat the chicken in the sauce. Season to taste with more soy, vinegar or sesame oil as necessary then serve over rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Sodium 1751 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
KAY'S SESAME CHICKEN
Make and share this Kay's Sesame Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BamaBelle30
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Dredge the chicken pieces in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. In a large frying pan, heat the oil and cook the chicken chunks 3 to 4 minutes or until done. Work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan. Drain the chicken on paper towels and set aside, covered to keep warm.
- Combine the sugar and soy sauce in a saucepan and heat uintil the sugar dissolves. Add the chicken chunks. Toss the chicken in the sauce with the sesame seeds and scallions. Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.3, Fat 31.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 85.5, Sodium 1103, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 13, Protein 37.7
PERFECT SESAME CHICKEN
If you want the perfect sesame chicken recipe this is it! You may want to increase the vinegar or lower the amount of sugar. It all depends on how sweet you want the sauce.
Provided by Doreen P
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Sift flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder into a bowl. Pour in low-sodium soy sauce, sherry, 2 tablespoons water, vegetable oil, and a dash of sesame oil; stir until smooth. Stir in chicken until coated with the batter, then cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Dissolve 1/4 cup cornstarch into 1/2 cup of water, and stir into boiling sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens and turns clear, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and keep sauce warm.
- Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Drop in the battered chicken pieces, a few at a time, and fry until they turn golden brown and float to the top of the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. To serve, place fried chicken pieces onto a serving platter, and pour the hot sauce overtop. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 713.9 mg, Sugar 33.7 g
SPICY SESAME NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND PEANUTS
In this quick and spicy weeknight noodle dish, sizzling hot oil is poured over red-pepper flakes, orange peel, crunchy peanuts, soy sauce and sesame oil. While you brown the ground chicken, the mixture sits, and the flavors become more pronounced and fiery. Tossed with soft noodles and browned chicken, the bright chile-peanut oil shines. If you crave something green, throw in a quick-cooking green vegetable when you break up the chicken in Step 3. You can also swap the chicken with ground pork or beef, or crumbled tofu.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, noodles, poultry, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium heatproof bowl, stir together the red-pepper flakes, soy sauce and sesame oil. Set next to the stovetop.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Meanwhile, in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat, cook the 1/2 cup oil, peanuts and orange rind, shaking the pan occasionally, until the peanuts are golden and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately pour the contents of the skillet over the red-pepper mixture (be careful of splattering!) and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add the chicken and press it down with a wooden spoon into a thin layer. Season with salt and a generous amount of black pepper and cook, without stirring, occasionally pressing the layer of chicken down, until the bottom is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Break the chicken up into small pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- While the chicken cooks, cook the noodles according to package directions, until chewy but not soft. Drain and toss with a bit of sesame oil.
- Remove and discard the orange rind from the chile oil. Off the heat, add enough chile oil to coat the chicken and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add the noodles and toss, adding more chile oil to fully coat the noodles and chicken. (If you don't use all of the chile oil, you can store it in the refrigerator for 2 weeks in an airtight container.) Top with chives and serve at once.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Choose chicken breasts that are firm and plump, and use fresh vegetables that are free of blemishes.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor.
- Use a light touch when coating the chicken in cornstarch. Too much cornstarch will make the chicken tough.
- Fry the chicken in small batches in hot oil until it is golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan, or the chicken will not cook evenly.
- Make the sauce while the chicken is frying. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the sesame chicken immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Conclusion:
Kay's Sesame Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. The chicken is tender and juicy, the sauce is sweet and savory, and the sesame seeds add a nice crunch. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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