Sesame Chicken Lollipops With Miso Dipping Sauce

By John Scroggins and Guest Contributor | October 17, 2018 5:20 pm

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Our friend, celebrity caterer Andrea Correale, Founder and President of Elegant Affairs, is at it again. This time sharing some incredible, and fun, recipes for game-day watch parties or your next tailgating event.

As football season really heats up, make sure your appetizers and game-day foods keep up!

This recipe for Sesame Chicken Lollipops With Miso Dipping Sauce is easy to make, packs a flavorful punch, and creates a very on-trend, handheld protein in a unique presentation with a delicious dipping sauce.

Chicken Lollipops

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 dash sesame oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat; cubed into 2-inch pieces
1 quart peanut oil for frying
2 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds
As needed long wooden skewers
As needed miso dipping sauce

Miso Dip

1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white miso paste
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Chicken Lollipops

1 Sift flour with 2 tablespoons fo cornstarch, baking soda and baking powder.
2 Mix together soy sauce, water, vegetable oil and a pinch of sesame oil; stir until smooth.
3 Fold in chicken until coated with the batter, then cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
4 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to a temperature of 375 degrees F.
5 Drop in battered chicken pieces and fry until they turn golden brown and float to the top of the oil, 3-4 minutes.
6 Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
7 Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to garnish.
8 To serve, skewer chicken pieces using long wooden skewers.

Miso Dip

1 In a small bowl, whisk together miso, water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and salt.
2 While whisking, gradually add peanut and sesame oil until you have a creamy dressing.
3 Serve with White Sesame Chicken Lollipops.