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PF Chang's Sesame Chicken Recipe

Sesame chicken is one of the greatest Chinese-American dishes out there- crispy deep-fried chicken in a sweet and sticky sauce. I remember eating it whenever my family ordered takeout. This recipe is inspired by the version at PF Chang's, which I think is one of the best.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese
Servings 4 people
Calories 506 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade

For Frying

Sesame Sauce

Stir-fry

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine chicken breast, egg white, soy sauce, white pepper, and one tablespoon of water. Massage the meat with your hands and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  • While the chicken is marinating, blanch the broccoli in a pot of boiling water for 45 seconds until just tender. Then dunk the broccoli in a bowl of cold water to prevent them from cooking further.
  • Combine cornstarch, flour, and baking powder in a shallow dish. Dust ½ a cup of the mixture onto a large baking sheet. Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Cook about 10-16 pieces of chicken until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to dry. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
  • Combine all the sesame sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and onions and cook for 1 minute. Add the bell pepper and blanched broccoli and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the sesame sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Add the crispy chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, then serve.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1303mgPotassium: 716mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 897IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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