Sesame Seed Chicken Drummettes (芝麻棒棒腿)

Ingredients

10 chicken drumettes

oil for deep frying

crispy flour or rice flour

white sesame seeds

4 egg yolks (beaten)

Marinade

2 tbsp dark soy sauce

1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp chicken powder
2 tsp sesame oil

Method

1. Loosen the meat from the tip of the drummettes and push down to form a 'fist' shape.
2. Marinate with the seasonings for at least 5 hours or longer, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Coat the drummettes with crispy flour or rice flour and dip them into beaten egg yolks.
4. Coat with the sesame seeds and deep fry in medium heat until brown or sizzling subsides.
5. Remove chicken pieces and allow the oil to heat up again.
6. Fry again another few more minutes until crispy and golden brown.
7. Serve hot with pickled cucumbers.

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