Sesame ginger chicken recipe

Chicken second courses

CHICKEN MARINADE: 2½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes 6 tablespoons sesame oil 2½ tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper STIR-FRY: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch Vegetable or peanut oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 4 tablespoons Chinese Shoaxing rice wine 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1½ tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon sambal chili sauce 1 tablespoon Thai chili sauce 1 lemon, zest and juice Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Scallions, thinly sliced on an angle, for garnish Rice, for serving