addictive sesame chicken

Name: Addictive Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: - 2 tblsp soy sauce; - 1 tblsp dry sherry; - 1 dash sesame oil; - 2 tblsp each all-purpose flour and cornstarch; - 1/4 tsp each baking soda & baking powder; - 1 tsp canola oil; - 4 (5 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes; - 1 qt 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 tblsp soy sauce; - 2 tblsp sesame oil; - 1 tsp red chile paste (such as thai kitchen r; - 1 clove garlic, minced; - 2 tblsp toasted sesame seeds

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Penny Hall

Tucson, AZ

Updated on Aug 20, 2011

Lots of ingredients, but worth the effort.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

- 2 tblsp soy sauce
- 1 tblsp dry sherry
- 1 dash sesame oil
- 2 tblsp each all-purpose flour and cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp each baking soda & baking powder
- 1 tsp canola oil
- 4 (5 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 qt 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 tblsp soy sauce
- 2 tblsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp red chile paste (such as thai kitchen r
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tblsp toasted sesame seeds

How To Make addictive sesame chicken

Step 1

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. Cook's Notes Tamari can be used in place of soy sauce, if you desire. For a sweeter sauce, just use 2 tablespoons of vinegar. If you like it tangy, use up to 3/4 cup!
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