CHINESE COOKING: The sesame seeds give a crunch to the soft chicken-breast meat that improves its texture.

SESAME SEEDS CHICKEN芝麻雞片:



12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breast

1 egg, slightly beaten

3 tbsp. + 1 tapioca starch

3 tbsp. white sesame seeds

cooking oil for deep-frying


seasoning:

¾ tsp. salt
½ tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. white pepper
½ tbsp. rice wine or dry sherry



Cut chicken into 1/8 -1 /4-inch thick slices. Add seasoning ingredients and marinate for 30 minutes.

In wok or large deep saucepan, heat enough oil for deep-frying over high heat until very hot. Mix tapioca starch with sesame seeds; then add the extra tbsp. tapioca starch into chicken pieces and mix in. Dip each chicken piece into egg then dredge it in the starch and sesame seed mixture.

Deep-fry chicken over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.