SESAME GINGER CHICKEN RECIPES

Steps:

• 1. Make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400�F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray lightly with nonstick spray. 2. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, salt, scallions, garlic, ginger and panko. Add the ground chicken and, using clean hands, mix until combined. 3. Using your hands or a spoon, form the mixture into golf-ball-size meatballs and arrange on the prepared baking sheet, spacing the meatballs about 1 inch apart. (You may need to bake them in batches.) Bake until the meatballs are browned and fully cooked (the internal temperature reads 165�F on an instant-read thermometer), 20 to 25 minutes. At this point, the cooked meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. 4. Make the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and onion and bring to a gentle simmer. 5. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and whisk to combine. Add the cornstarch slurry to the soy-sesame mixture, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and set aside. 6. To serve, gentle toss the meatballs in the glaze or serve on the side for dipping. To make a rice bowl, serve with steamed white rice and assorted raw vegetables, such as sliced carrots, sliced cucumbers, shredded cabbage and sliced scallions. Garnish with sesame seeds.

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.