Cashew Chicken Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp oyster sauce

1 tbsp hoisin sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp brown sugar

2 tsp cornstarch

1/4 cup water or chicken broth

1 tsp sesame oil

Optional: 1 tsp grated ginger & 1 clove garlic (minced)

Instructions:
Whisk all together in a bowl. Cook in skillet until thickened (1–2 minutes after adding to the chicken & veggies).

 

Chinese Lemon Chicken Sauce

Bright, tangy, slightly sweet – used for crispy fried chicken.
Ingredients:

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp lemon zest

3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/2 cup water

Optional: pinch of turmeric (for color)

Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, whisk until thickened and glossy. Pour over fried chicken.

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Teriyaki Chicken Sauce

Classic sweet and savory Japanese-style glaze.
Ingredients:

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tbsp mirin (or rice vinegar + 1 tsp sugar)

2 tbsp sake (or skip)

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp grated ginger

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

Instructions:
Combine all (except cornstarch) in a pan. Simmer 5 mins. Add slurry, cook till thick. Brush on grilled chicken or simmer with cooked chicken.

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Sesame Chicken Sauce

Sticky, sweet, and garlicky with toasted sesame flavor.
Ingredients:

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 tbsp honey

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp brown sugar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions:
Simmer everything (except cornstarch slurry). Once warm, whisk in slurry and stir until thick and glossy. Toss with crispy chicken and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.