Description
Crispy and flavorful Sesame Chicken Toast features a savory ground chicken mixture spread on white bread, coated with sesame seeds, and deep-fried until golden brown. This delicious appetizer is served with green onions and a spicy chili sauce for dipping, combining crunchy texture with aromatic Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 9 oz ground chicken
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- ½ tsp ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- 1 egg white
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp Chinese rice wine
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp green onions, finely sliced
Toast & Coating
- 4 slices white bread
- 6 tbsp sesame seeds
For Frying & Garnish
- 3 cups canola oil (or use a deep-fat fryer)
- Additional green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Chili sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Paste (Food Processor): Place ground chicken, grated garlic, grated ginger, salt, sugar, and white pepper in a food processor. Pulse for 15 seconds to combine evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add egg white, sesame oil, and Chinese rice wine to the mixture. Whiz for 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Bind the Mixture: Add cornstarch and pulse for 15 more seconds to integrate it fully.
- Finish with Green Onions: Remove the blade and stir in the finely sliced green onions gently by hand.
- Alternate Method – Wooden Spoon: In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated garlic, ginger, salt, sugar, and pepper. Beat vigorously with a wooden spoon for 30 seconds. Add egg white, sesame oil, and rice wine and continue beating for 1 minute until the mixture lightens in texture. Stir in cornstarch and green onions for 15 seconds.
- Prepare the Bread: Remove crusts from bread slices. Spread the chicken mixture evenly across each slice, smoothing the surfaces for complete coverage.
- Cut into Triangles: Slice each bread into 4 diagonal triangles, wiping the knife after each cut to maintain clean edges.
- Coat with Sesame Seeds: Pour sesame seeds into a shallow bowl. Press each chicken-coated bread triangle sesame-side down into the seeds to adhere a thick coat.
- Heat Oil for Frying: Heat canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches 355ºF (180ºC), or heat your deep-fat fryer to the same temperature.
- Fry Sesame Chicken Toasts: In batches, fry the toast pieces sesame seed side down for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 1 minute on the other side until golden and cooked through.
- Drain and Garnish: Remove the toasts and drain them on kitchen paper to remove excess oil. Sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions and serve immediately with chili sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the oil temperature is maintained at around 355ºF/180ºC for perfect frying without oil absorption.
- Press seeds firmly into the chicken mixture for an even, crunchy coating.
- Use fresh ground chicken for the best texture and flavor.
- You can prepare the chicken paste ahead and store it refrigerated for up to 24 hours before assembling.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispiness; leftovers can be reheated but may lose crunch.
- Adjust the chili sauce heat according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: Sesame Chicken Toast, Asian appetizer, deep-fried toast, chicken ground recipe, crispy chicken toast, sesame seed coating
