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Shredded Chicken With Sesame Seeds

Title: SHREDDED CHICKEN WITH SESAME SEEDS is a home-style recipe. Serves 4. Categories: Poultry, Oriental 1/2 lb Boneless chicken breasts -skinned 1 Egg white 1/2 ts Salt 2 ts Cornstarch 2/3 c Oil, preferably peanut 1 tb White sesame seeds - (untoasted) ---------------------------SAUCE-----------...

Ingredients

• 1
• 1/2 tsp
• 2 tsp
• 2/3 cup
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Categories: Poultry, Oriental 1/2 lb Boneless chicken breasts

2. 2

   CUT THE CHICKEN BREASTS into fine shreds 3 inches long.

3. 3

   Mix them with the egg white, salt and cornstarch.

4. 4

   Chill for about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet until moderately hot.

6. 6

   Add the chicken mixture and stir-fry it quickly in the oil to keep it from sticking.

7. 7

   Cook until it turns white, which should take about 1 minute.

8. 8

   Drain the chicken immediately in a colander or sieve and drain off the oil.

9. 9

   Clean the wok and add about 1 tablespoon of the drained oil.

10. 10

    Reheat until it is hot.

11. 11

    Add the sesame seeds and stir-fry them for 1 minute or until slightly brown.

12. 12

    Add the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil.

13. 13

    Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir-fry the mixture for another 2 minutes, coating the pieces thoroughly with the sauce and sesame seeds.

14. 14

    Serve at once, or let cool and serve at room temperature.