addictive sesame chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dry
• 1 dash sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 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
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• combine the 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the dry , 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.