Addictive Sesame Chicken

Name: Addictive Sesame Chicken
Cuisine: Western

Features:

Cuisine:

Western

Directions

Ingredients :

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon dry sherry

1 dash sesame oil

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

¼ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon canola oil

4 (5 ounce) skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

cut into 1-inch cubes

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

½ cup water

1 cup chicken broth

¼ cup distilled white vinegar

¼ cup cornstarch

1 cup white sugar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 teaspoon red chile paste (such as Thai Kitchen®)

1 clove garlic

minced

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Methods :

Combine the 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the dry sherry, dash of sesame oil, flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water, baking powder, baking soda, and canola oil in a large bowl. Mix well; stir in the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Combine the 1/2 cup water, chicken broth, vinegar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, red chili paste, and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn heat to low and keep warm, stirring occasionally.

Fry the marinated chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Transfer the chicken to a large platter, top with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.