BETTER THAN TAKEOUT - Sesame Chicken Recipe

[@leliks8067]

This girl’s channel saved me during the pandemic! All Chinese places got closed and I’m addicted to certain foods!!! So got myself wok from amazon and made my real own Chinese recipe dishes that I love! Thanks, girl!😘🌺❤️

[@marinazagrai1623]

Lelik...I did the same with Indian food. The best restaurant portioned the buffet so much that I decided never to return (I started making many recipes that my husband likes a lot). In 2022 that restaurant decided to stop take out altogether!

[@suzanne4504]

Her name is Mandy. She is wonderful!

[@stephenruth5948]

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[@C5C6L4L5]

Omg let's make a movie about it!

[@4ll1d0155m0k3w33d]

This recipe was absolutely TO DIE FOR! I just ate a piece leftover, cold from the fridge, and it was still crunchy! You are a queen!

[@special7295]

Peace and Blessings to you and your family; 😊 beautiful ~ I want to thank you for sharing your recipe, which was amazing and delicious. This recipe was easy to follow, and I didn't add or change anything ~ Next time; I will double everything and keep it in the freezer as directed for a quick dinner~ You have a beautiful spirit, and I enjoyed watching your video~ Blessings to you always and keep the cooking videos coming 😊😊🫶🏾🫶🏾(@special7475)

[@jjhfcf_metal6259]

Your setting and presentation has improved throughout the years. You should be very proud! Great recipe! 👏

[@mariap4828]

I look at the stuff from 4 years ago. Two years before I saw her channel, and what a progression is right! But she kept her peppy attitude and smile! 😊

[@DJFrizzBizz]

I agree Mandy. You should be very proud of yourself.

[@Taco.Bell.regrets.at.midnight]

I love how it’s acknowledged that this is a westernized version of authentic Chinese food, but still made and loved anyway. Meanwhile Italians refuse to acknowledge Italian-American food and constantly insult the way we do things. 😩 I love following your recipes and I can’t wait to try this 💕

[@Sssilentlaugh]

Same with tex mex

[@renemejias1842]

For real. Chinese people not gatekeeping like the Italians lol. They even appreciate the western take. As long as it's delicious who cares 😅

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

I just love the tips of shaking the chicken in the starch and removing the excess with a slotted spoon. Brilliant. And a big yes to chicken breasts!!

[@mezenman]

I raise my own chicken. Each breast is 1+ pound when I harvest them.

[@iabbervocium]

This looks so easy and delicious. I've been enjoying trying all your recipes lately, you explain concepts in a way that demystifies Chinese cuisine and I feel like it sets me up for success. So glad I found your channel. My fridge is full of Chinese ingredients now 🥰

[@JustAnotherCFA]

A New Follower : Your TIPs at 2:00 about Starch / Flour Selections are great ! More important, though, your TIP at 3:30 about spraying and whisking the Starch / Flour 5 times is new to me and is a wonderful idea ! Thank You So Much !!

[@lonniejames6674]

Thanks for adding the information about how long the recipe components can be stored in the freezer, as a single person, it is really helpful. The written recipe is sometimes wrong, for instance the recipe says spread bottle while I clearly heard you say spray bottle when clumping the starch. I appreciate your offerings.

[@Scottjf8]

I have her wok, I've used it regularly for quite a few years (since it first came out) and IT'S AWESOME!! I consider myself a pretty damn good cook, and love her wok. It's great, easy to clean, and a perfect size for making a dinner for my family of 4.

[@kerryf9796]

I got it when it first came out also. I use it at LEAST once a week and love it!

[@johannesisaksson7842]

I might get it :O

[@bonnieweeks8383]

I was thinking about ordering the wok and the clay pot. Thanks for the review.

[@vittoriabakes]

I love the wok as well! It's one of my favorite pans that I own. And the lid is great for steaming and covering foods without drips. I'd definitely recommend it.

[@Ihatecabinetmoths]

Why people on Amazon saying they followed seasoning directions and it flaked off 😳

[@KSGomez88]

My sesame chicken prayer has been answered!! Thank you Mandy!!!!!

[@karimcheese7257]

I want to thank you so much for this video. Anytime I watch anything about making sesame chicken or general's chicken, nobody ever says use potato starch. It really made a difference for me, that and the double frying

[@Jeddybear99]

Ive been subscribed for awhile now, and Mandy still has the best Chinese take out recipes on all of the internet. I've tried others, but hers really are the best. Thanks so much Mandy!

[@eileenberry8877]

You are the best instructor for Chinese food on the internet!!! Thank you so much for your videos!!!

[@Kaitou1412Fangirl]

I've made this three times as of writing this, and it's been absolutely delicious every time. Sesame chicken is my go-to takeout order, and I love being able to make it at home whenever I crave Asian food (which is often).

[@LizzieBoredom9]

This dish is absolutely delicious!! I just made it tonight and will keep this recipe forever! Thank you so much, Mandy. You're a wonderful teacher! 🥰😋❤

[@zarc0n]

Mandy, thank you for these recipes. I became sensitive to gluten 9 years ago. So learning to cook and eat again has been difficult. But most of your recipes are gluten-free!! Thank you!🙏🏼🙇🏽‍♂️

[@marcbrown4571]

All I can say is try it and you’ll never look back with egg fried rice it’s a winner for sure made it my weekend treat 🎉🎉🎉

[@KathleenAllen-m4l]

I've made this recipe several times and each time it comes out perfect!! It is now a family and friends favourite. Thank-you so much

[@wahidujjaman0045]

After so many days I found a video that contains all ingredients matched with my mother's kitchen 😊

[@flaJeff08]

Made this last night - absolutely delicious, zero leftovers. The tip of spritzing the corn starch with water for extra crispiness worked perfectly, thanks for the tip and the great recipes.

[@hansdampf4055]

I like the dish very much. I would also like to express great praise at this point: Here everything is always explained in great detail and also why things are done the way they are done.

[@GregCurtin45]

I really appreciate the education on different starches. You are an excellent instructor. Thank you for your time and effort put into sharing this with all of us.

[@williamfine9769]

hello lady, i just wanted to say i made this a year ago, it's absolutely fenomenal, i make it using this recipe like once a month. i only use less sugar and chicken breast instead of thighs. its one of my favorite recipes ever. thank you.

[@0wlyssa]

This was AMAZING! I doubled the sauce because we like it extra saucy, but we were SO impressed with the flavor and texture. Definitely making this again.

[@simonholohan1244]

I cooked this last night for the family and it went down a storm. Absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing

[@mjsbitsandpieces2689]

I have done this one numerous times! It is GREAT! I always come back to this video. Thanks!

[@r.j.2546]

I love the ideas you give us with your recipes to add more flavors and tips that make these dishes easier to make and cook. Thanks.

[@Peta-Hazel-thornhill-Bim]

I came back to look at this sesame chicken recipe to prepare and freeze for my grandchildren their parents work a lot and don't have that much time to cook for them. My son's work day ends at 10:00 pm everyday. I am retired now with not much to do but watch videos, read and listen to motivational scriptures on KZbin and classical 96.3fm in Toronto. Touch and hold a clip to pin

[@mexijulian0897]

After two years, this recipe has still been a great way to fulfill my expectations, first time I tried it, it came out a little too tangy and sour, but after several times of cooking this recipe, it has surpassed any Chinese takeout. I also bought the wok, which has lasted me a whole 7 months already, it's been a great cooking tool that I've enjoyed using and taking care of. Love and support for this channel and it's great cooking recipes ❤

[@markrush2107]

Every time I watch your videos it drives me into a feeding frenzy! Gotta get in the kitchen and cook. Thanks!

[@SakakiHiroshi]

I had all the ingredients this weekend and was really craving a nice crispy fried chicken recipe so we decided to make a batch (double batch, I had twice the amount of chicken than needed). It was SCRUMPTIOUS. Thank you so much for the clear step by step instructions and the delicious recipe! It got it's place in our household's recipe binders!

[@melissahpk1459]

I just made this recipe for dinner tonight and it was absolutely delicious. I used regular corn starch and it fried up nicely and I only fried once until golden brown and it was still super crunchy after I added my sauce. Next time I will double the sauce recipe because I like to pour some over the rice 😊

[@chica2000ok]

Mandy is a rockstar! She is absolutely the queen of the wok 👑 Everything she makes is explained very well so its easy to remake. Thanks again ❤

[@JessicaCamacho12]

My husband and I have started cooking so many Asian dishes! Thanks for the inspiration😊

[@ryanhie2829]

This turned out fantastic the first time I made. I will be making it again tonight for friends as we gather to watch the Super Bowl. Thank you so much for sharing this video recipe, the techniques and explaining the differences in starches and flour!

[@kalamaridreams]

Im literally eating it right now and its the best recipe I’ve found by far. Good chicken!

[@MADMATT01271977]

Just made this…I didn’t have the sweet potato starch, so I used corn starch and it turned out wonderfully! Very flavorful and nice and crispy, and not too sweet like the takeout versions! I used chicken breast tenderloins which were very tender. Can’t wait to make it again!

[@lisasweet2430]

I just made it tonight and it was delicious! Even my 2 year old grandson asked for more. Definitely a keeper. Thank you so much.

[@christopherbaker7005]

Precise recipe that turned out perfectly. She stresses the crispy quality of her technique, and the result really was quite impressive!

[@bettybaraza7834]

I like the way you take out time to explain extensively about every bit of the spices and the cooking process

[@Bear-cm1vl]

Husband? I can hear hearts breaking all over the world! 😊 As always Mandy, you make unapproachable dishes much easier for the beginner. Thank you sensei.

[@lauren4078]

Sifu!

[@susieangelo6410]

Oh Mandy, that CRUNCH is music to my ears. Thanks for your Tips and Upgrades to this Awesome Recipe! 💜

[@EKho-ko8tv]

Wow, thanks for explaining. I had no idea there were too many cons of using flour. I'm glad I chose corn starch.

[@jeromejackson1029]

I have made this and folks…it’s better than takeout! You’ve got to make this!! Delicious!!!!

[@KarynHill]

Now I know why when I get these dishes from a restaurant, it seems like the chicken has been overcooked. It's because it has. They're overcooking it in one of the two frying phases. There used to be an Asian restaurant near where I work that the chicken was never overcooked. It took a little longer to get the food and it cost more than the other places, but the quality of the food was more than worth it. I really miss it.

[@indhuskitchenandvlogs]

Clear explantion.!Double frying the chicken pieces after sweetpotato flour dabbing are the secrets of crunchyness!Though the processing time is long the final outcome is quite scintillating!love sesame chicken with hot rice.And your final presentation is mouth watering. 😋

[@kevink9397]

I noted that your video states to add 1 egg to the marinade, but the linked ingredient list states 1 egg white. Do you have a preference in general, and if you would please, discuss why you prefer one over the other? Thank you for all of your amazing recipes!!

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Use one whole egg for this recipe please. I wrote 1 egg white is because I copied my old recipe and forgot to change it by accident. This new recipe uses more flour, so you will need 1 whole egg instead of only egg white.

[@wheng83vlogs83]

I tried this menu i really do the best effort ever... No1 this menu to anywhere i bring my chicken sesame so delicious 😋😋😋 thank u so much

[@twistedgreymatter]

Well, I tried this tonight, and all I can say is Wow! This is a very good recipe! The only thing for me is I like more sauce, so next time, I will double it up. Everything else about this recipe is spot on! The sweet potato starch is a must... it definitely adds the crispy texture. It's definitely worth the effort. It's deee-lish!

[@patwagner9308]

We made this today. OH my GOSH, is it ever delicious !! And ours looked like Mandy's. That tells me she must be a good teacher & we're fairly good students! It takes quite awhile. And it made quite a mess to clean up. But ! I told my husband "It's worth it ! It's so GOOD !!" Both of us love Sesame Chicken.

[@USSHammerology]

I love watching your cooking instructions. Thank you.

[@miggsy07]

Just made this and it went down a treat with family!! Better and cheaper than takeaway! Thank you! Will be added to my recipe folder

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

Spraying the starch with water is ingenious! What a game-changer; I can only find finely-dusted starch at my tiny little local Filipino-Mart, but once I followed this technique of spraying and fluffing the starch, my Chinese-American style deep-frying projects have improved ×100!

[@jdc6681]

Excellent recipe...made it this evening. It takes a while, but it's definitely worth the effort. One tweak I'll do from now on is increase the sauce by one half, as there wasn't enough to completely coat all the pieces. I don't like it swimming in sauce either, but each piece needs the love.

[@mariap4828]

All your science and culinary tips is Soo helpful. Great recipe Mandy! I can’t wait to make this.

[@FutureCommentary1]

I hope you give this a try soon. As always... Strong sense of Chef John there for a minute.

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

LOL!

[@sergeiz.5815]

I had generals chicken yesterday my local Chinese restaurant has it ready in 5 minutes so convenient and tasty

[@BoobieMiles45]

Im making this for rhe 2nd time today. First time a made it, i would say it was the best Chinese food ive had as far as normal Chinese restaurants and buffets. My wifevand ibthought it was amazing. Sobwe are making it again with some homemade eggrolls. Definitely Try This Recipe

[@usernamehere94]

Thank you so much for the recipe! Eventually, I'd love to see you make a video on chicken with garlic sauce.

[@ethicalatheist1078]

This marinade and coat method is the bomb! Crunchy perfect bits!

[@Nikkimommyof4]

Yet another recipe that was broken down into very manageable pieces. Thank so much, I can't wait to try this at home.

[@akindofmagick]

Love my carbon steel wok - my most frequently used pot/skillet/pan/device!!

[@DeForestRanger]

I realize you posted this almost a year ago, but I was looking through your videos and found the recipe just when I happened to have some chicken thawing out. I made it for dinner last night, and it's fabulous! The cornstarch really does make the chicken crispy!

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Thank you for trying my recipes. I am glad you and your family enjoyed the food. Hope you continue to watch my videos. Mandy

[@petersellers9944]

Thanks for the more in-depth techniques. I love these videos!

[@inthekitchencookin]

OMG!! Alright this is now my favorite video of yours.. You’re such a wonderful chef/cook….

[@sergeiz.5815]

I followed your noodles recipe and it worked great in your wok first time not sticking awesome thanks 😊👍 I like using the panda express sauces I know it's not authentic but they are gooooood :) appreciate your help 🙂

[@stephcourlet]

Beautiful dish, thank you. I replaced the potato starch with corn starch and didn't have black vinegar so substituted it with balsamic vinegar.

[@sarahminden3738]

Thank you, Mandy! Thanks to you, this was the best chicken I ever made. It’s our new favorite. We love your videos. I’m looking forward to more cooking lessons.

[@annjones3672]

The wok is really good! I love mine. I loved the first Sesame Chicken recipe and this one looks wonderful! Going to have to try it. Thank you, as always for your videos.

[@johncantlay4404]

Just cooked your Sesame Chicken Recipe and for the first time, i got really crispy chicken and the sauce was lovely, I enjoyed this and will try some more of your fab Recipe's.

[@nickstoic2944]

Great recipes thank you. A very appreciated thing you do is enlisting the ingredients and the instructions in show more, helping us not to look further.

[@ChuckTravels]

Mandy, I really enjoy your videos and the food is amazing. Thanks for taking the time to explain the origins and historical backgrounds of the meals you make. It adds another dimension to your videos. You definitely know your stuff!!

[@stuhall2689]

Thank you so much. I purchased my first ever Wok a few days ago then seasoned it and then I followed this video and wow I wish I could post photos here, I’m so excited it tasted amazing 😊

[@patrickfrericks8867]

I made your Sesame chicken tonight and it was amazing. The only thing I'd change is to use less starch in the sauce, it came out like thick glue. Otherwise, it was quite flavorful.

[@GrizzlyValleyBear]

This recipe is the best I've ever made! Your wok is also the most popular cookware I have. Thank you again my dear!

[@zhenyagoma1933]

You are so great, Mandy! We love to watch your videos! Thank you! 💐💐💐

[@lazypeon9158]

I've been making your recipe since your previous video for sesame chicken came out and it instantly became a family favorite. I'll have to give the new tips a try!

[@Natalie-health-wellness]

Oh that looks delicious…. I will definitely make this, usually I love sweet and sour and honey sauces, I love your tips and tricks that you share with us. Thank you

[@rokotte]

i just made this chicken with some noodles and oh my goodness it came out so well and tasted so good! will deffinetely make this again, i'm not a good cook and i usually do only the most easiest foods, but this was so quick to make i'm amazed! thank you so much for sharing this recipe, love your videos ♥

[@rosedowling3690]

Thank you soo much for your videos.. I love Asian food but never made it myself.. Now after watching you I am going Wok crazy ...You explain every step soo well, and I really enjoy hearing the history behind these dishes

[@TYK1986]

I normally use flour but will definitely try the potato starch instead. It looks delicious!!

[@sureyahussain6007]

What an amazing recipe! Thanks for sharing! I cooked this today for my dinner and it was so delicious! Chicken stayed crispy right through the meal. My family loved it too. Thank you!! 😊

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Thank you for watching. It makes me happy to know you tried the recipe =)

[@olyman63]

Wow beautiful job looks very delicious and thank you for sharing your tips. Have a great day

[@emmaciric172]

I made this recipe today and it was amazing. It tasted just like takeout and everyone in my family loved it. I will be making more from you! Thank you!!!!

[@raniayacoub1770]

Good Morning Mindy, I tried your recipe & it was Fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing, typing Ingredients and having it Easy!

[@jessicawelch6771]

Thank you for sharing this. Didn't know what I wanted to fix for dinner with my chicken breasts. My family LOVED it!!❤

[@FutureCommentary1]

I just watched this. And since I was in the kitchen making bread, I went ahead and made the sauce. I'll probably make the whole thing next week-end.

[@oldfilmguy9413]

I will try this! I really like sesame chicken but have stopped getting it for takeout, along with most breaded chicken dishes, because they all come out tough and chewy, likely from overcooking, or refrying something already overcooked. Cheers!

[@syfodiaz4936]

Omg I love you and your channel!

[@Mrjnascar11]

Oh my what a great recipe/cook! Thank You 🙏

[@BeamerTime354]

Her sweet and sour pork recipe is to die for 🤤. Best I have ever had hands down.

[@eclchannel3978]

Had a customer buy the wok on Amazon and asked me in an Amazon post, how to get wok instructions. So, I directed them to the KZbin video I watched when I first got my own carbon steel wok from Souped Up Recipe. I hope they come and enjoy the wok as much as I have. Since using the wok, my cooking style changed. My weight has started to go down, and I eat much healthier. Thanks

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

Thank you for the support. If there is any questions, email me at [e-mail] And I will help you out.

[@eclchannel3978]

@SoupedUpRecipes thank you, I have many things to learn and your videos have helped a lot.

[@anaraposo522]

Nice recipe, thank you for sharing Mandy.

[@dilenaking4746]

This recipe, at least the previous version, is AMAZING! Made it many times. We love your recipes ❤

[@4ll1d0155m0k3w33d]

You continue to amaze with your knowledge and grace! Going to use your wok, finally, and make this tonight!

[@derhamburgerjung8673]

A great meal. Thank you for the Video and the instructions. It looks very delicious and interesting. Very kind regards from Germany.

[@NotACardboardBox]

This is literally one of my favorite foods, so I can’t wait to make it myself.

[@scotsam7590]

I know you'll never see this (and that's okay) but I want to thank you for explaining the recipe so well. I tried it and it came out very good. All the best from the U.K. xo

[@SoupedUpRecipes]

You are so welcome!

[@thetattooedmermaidyolanda7299]

I absolutely love Asian food and wanted to start making it at home from scratch. I'm looking forward to going to the Chinese supermarket tomorrow for this and 3 of the 5 dumpling fillings in a previous video. Yours is the best videos I've watched so far. Thanks from the UK

[@dalek6779]

I made it exactly as you taught. It was amazing. Thank you so much!