SESAME CHICKEN RECIPES RECIPES

Steps:

• Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F.
• Line a large shallow baking pan with foil and lightly oil foil.
• Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife.
• Transfer garlic paste to a large bowl and stir in soy sauce, hoisin, honey, oil and cayenne.
• Add wingettes to sauce, stirring to coat.
• Arrange wingettes in 1 layer in baking pan and roast, turning over once, until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
• Transfer wingettes to a large serving bowl and toss with sesame seeds and scallion.

Steps:

• Wash the chicken under cold running water, pat dry and trim off any excess fat. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and put into a large mixing bowl. Add the marinade ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the sauce.
• To make the sauce: In a saucepan, add the sesame oil and set over low heat. Add the ginger and garlic and fry gently until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir well to dissolve the cornstarch. Gently pour into the saucepan with the fried ginger and garlic. Stir as you pour because the cornstarch will thicken up pretty quickly. Keep warm over low heat.
• In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep-fryer heat enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 375 degrees F.
• Fry the chicken, in small batches, until golden and crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the chicken using a wire mesh strainer and drain on paper towels. Season with a little salt, to taste. To serve, arrange the fried chicken on a platter and pour drizzle with the sauce. Sprinkle with a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds and garnish with scallions and cilantro sprigs.