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Karamellisiertes Sesam-Hähnchen Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

This Karamellisiertes Sesam-Hähnchen recipe features tender chicken breast pieces caramelized in a rich, flavorful sauce made from soy, honey, and sesame oil, finished with toasted sesame seeds for an irresistible crunchy texture. The dish delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy notes, making it an ideal quick yet elegant weeknight dinner served over rice or your favorite side.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 500 grams chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Heat pan: Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil to prepare for cooking the chicken.
  2. Prepare chicken: While the pan heats, cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
  3. Cook chicken: Add chicken pieces to the hot pan and cook until golden brown on all sides, approximately 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. Set chicken aside: Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside to keep warm.
  5. Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, add sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger, stirring constantly to prevent burning and to release their fragrance.
  6. Cook aromatics: Continue cooking the garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Add sauce base: Pour in soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and brown sugar, stirring well to combine the ingredients for the caramel sauce.
  8. Simmer sauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  9. Make slurry: Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to create a slurry that will thicken the sauce further.
  10. Thicken sauce: Slowly add the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency.
  11. Season sauce: Stir in black pepper and chili flakes to add subtle heat and flavor complexity.
  12. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, tossing well to coat each piece evenly with the caramelized sauce.
  13. Toast sesame seeds: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes so the seeds toast slightly and the sauce coats the chicken completely.
  14. Serve: Serve the caramelized sesame chicken hot over rice or alongside your preferred side dish for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a little soy sauce and sesame oil for 15 minutes before cooking.
  • You can adjust the chili flakes amount to control the spice level according to your preference.
  • Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best aroma and taste.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a splash of water to loosen it up before serving.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy texture and glossy caramel coating.

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