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Crispy Sesame Chicken with Scallions
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Crispy Sesame Chicken with Scallions

4.3 (342 ratings)

Our Sesame Chicken leans on soy sauce and patience: built on a slow, honest base, then finished with Scallions.

Prep
24 min
Cook
39 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb sesame chicken
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 medium garlic
  • 1 lb fresh ginger
  • a pinch scallions
  • 4 oz toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the sesame chicken generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the sesame chicken and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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