N.Y STYLE CHINESE SESAME CHICKEN

• 12 lb chicken thighs or breast
• 2salt
• 3black pepper
• 41/2 tbsp corn starch
• 51 tbsp high smoke point oil
• 62 tbsp soy sauce
• 71 tbsp rice vinegar
• 81 tbsp sesame oil
• 92 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 101 tbsp corn starch
• 111-2 tbsp water
• 121 tbsp honey or sugar
• 132 clove minced garlic
• 14shaved carrots (optional)
• 15sesame seeds
• 16green onion

1. 1

   Cut the chicken into strips or cubes.

2. 2

   Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, then add 1/2 tbsp corn starch and mix well.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tbsp of high smoke point oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp corn starch, water, and honey or sugar.

6. 6

   Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.

7. 7

   In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds over medium-low heat.

8. 8

   Add the sauce mixture to the pan and bring to a simmer.

9. 9

   Add shaved carrots to the sauce if desired.

10. 10

    Once the sauce thickens, add the cooked chicken back to the pan and coat it well with the glaze.

11. 11

    Plate the chicken and garnish with sesame seeds, green onion, and additional raw shaved carrots.

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