Ayam Goreng Wijen (sesame Chicken)
Ayam Goreng Wijen, or Sesame Chicken, is a popular dish in Indonesian Chinese cuisine. It features crispy chicken coated in a flavorful sesame seed batter, making it a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sesame seeds, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the beaten eggs, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve the Ayam Goreng Wijen hot, garnished with extra sesame seeds if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Frying pan Mixing bowl Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Sesame Chicken is best served with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger before coating it with the sesame seed batter.
Cost
$10