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Steamed Sesame Chicken with Chili Oil
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Steamed Sesame Chicken with Chili Oil

★★★★★ 4.6 (156 ratings)

A Steamed Sesame Chicken, kissed with char and smoke, and served with Chili Oil.

Prep
26 min
Cook
56 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb sesame chicken
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup garlic
  • 3 cloves fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp scallions
  • 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
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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