Chinese, Main Course, Chicken Breast (Boneless, Skinless)

Sesame Chicken (Zhi Ma Ji)

Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1-inch Cubes
½ cup Cornstarch
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
2 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying
¼ cup Soy Sauce
¼ cup Honey
¼ cup Rice Vinegar
¼ cup Ketchup
1 tbsp. Minced Garlic
1 tbsp. Minced Ginger
1 tbsp. Toasted Sesame Oil
2 tbsp. Toasted Sesame Seeds
2 Green Onions, Thinly Sliced

In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss them to coat evenly with the cornstarch mixture.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches for 4-5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the oil and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ketchup, minced garlic, minced ginger, and toasted sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.

Add the fried chicken pieces to the sauce and toss them to coat evenly.

Serve the Sesame Chicken hot, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, alongside steamed white rice.