Sesame Chicken

Who can resist all the food offered at the Chinese joint??? I am a die hard fan of their Sesame Chicken, Orange Chicken and Teriyaki Chicken I can stop here though. Winter now and so much food yes the same old Calorie count comes to mind but couldnt stop there I decided to make Sesame Chicken, it was close to what I wanted... I did try something like this with the Shrimps and Chicken earlier check them out, but this is with a lil variation.



Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

Chicken - 1 lb
Flour - 1 cup
Baking Pwd - 1/4 tsp
Garlic Salt - 1 tsp
Chilli Pwd - 1 1/2 tsp
Soy Sauce - 1 tbsp
Buttermilk - 2 cups

For the Sauce:

Soy Sauce - 1/2 cup
Orange Juice - 1/4 cup
Sugar - 1/4 cup
Garlic Pods - 3
Red Chilli Flakes - 1 1/2 tbsps
Shallots - few stalks
Salt to taste

For Garnishing:

Sesame Seeds
Cilantro few Stalks



Method:

1. Clean and cut Chicken into desired shape and marinate in Buttermilk for 1-2 hrs.
2. Remove the Chicken and toss in the Flour (Flour, Garlic Salt, Baking Pwd, Chilli Pwd) and Soy Sauce and let it rest for 10-15 mins.
3. Mix all the ingredients for the Sauce and cook over low or medium heat for 10-15 mins.



4. Deep fry the Chicken (in batches) in Oil, dry them on kitchen towel and quickly dip in the Sauce and remove immediately.
5. Garnish with Sesame Seeds and Cilantro .

Serve with: Rice or Noodles



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