Pf Chang’S Sesame Chicken Recipe

P.F. Chang's Sesame Chicken is a delicious and popular dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory sesame sauce. This recipe is a perfect way to recreate the flavors of the restaurant in the comfort of your own home. With a prep time of 15 minutes and a cook time of 20 minutes, you can have this mouthwatering dish on the table in no time.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
3. In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.
5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
6. Drain any excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon.
7. Reduce the heat to medium and add the sauce mixture to the skillet.
8. Cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
9. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat it evenly with the sauce.