95 sesame chicken recipes

Fried shrimp wonton soup with crispy golden wontons, a cornstarch-thickened chicken broth, silky egg white ribbons, and smoky Smithfield ham garnish. A banquet-style Chinese soup.

Chinese-style crispy string beans flash-fried in a wok then tossed with soy sauce, sherry, garlic, minced pork, and sesame oil. A savory, blistered side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Fermented black beans can be found at Asian markets; but if unavailable, you can substitute prepared black bean sauce.

Asian-inspired venison cutlets seared and coated with fresh herbs and sesame oil, served with a ginger-soy pan sauce. A quick, elegant wild game dinner with bold flavor.

Guizhou lianai doufu: golden-fried tofu squares stuffed with a garlicky cilantro-chili filling, simmered in a gingered soy sauce. A spicy Southwest Chinese classic worth the effort.

Chinese whole crab wok-fried with fresh ginger, scallions, and red pepper in a glossy sherry-soy sauce thickened with cornstarch. Messy, hands-on, and absolutely worth it.

Cantonese fish filling for dim sum wontons made with tender flounder, sesame oil, cabbage, scallions, and mushrooms. Light, savory, and ready to wrap in 40 minutes.

Cold cellophane noodle salad with soy-ginger marinated chicken, crisp asparagus, and cucumber in a spicy wasabi dressing. A light, refreshing Asian noodle bowl for warm weather.

Chinese fried chicken with a warm ginger-soy-sesame dressing, marinated in rice wine and ginger, battered and deep-fried, then chopped into bone-in slices.

Pan-seared perch fillets with savory Chinese black bean sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, and sake. Restaurant-style Asian fish dinner in under 30 minutes.

Cantonese steamed chicken breast with dried black mushrooms, water chestnuts, and ginger in a soy-sherry-sesame marinade. Optional Chinese sausage adds sweet, smoky richness. Ready in 20 minutes of steaming.

This delicious thai soup is made with homemade chicken broth, it's packed with deliciousness, and very light.

This green-bean dish is outstanding. The green beans exude aromatic flavors and have an interesting chewy texture.

Turkey legs braised in a rich mole sauce built from chocolate, peanut butter, raisins, ground chile, and warm spices. This authentic Mexican mole delivers deep, layered flavor that will have you licking the plate clean.

Crispy deep-fried tofu triangles stuffed with curried tofu, mushrooms, and ginger in wonton wrappers. A fusion appetizer that's part samosa, part wonton, and totally addictive. Makes 30.

Hot and sour celery soup with tofu, sunchokes, and jicama in a ginger-spiked broth thickened with cornstarch. A low-fat, high-fiber twist on the Chinese classic.