sis’ better than take-out sesame chicken

Name: Sis’ Better than Take-Out Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: - 2 tbsp. soy sauce; - 1 tbsp. dry sherry; - 1 tsp. sesame oil; - 1 tsp. vegetable oil; - 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; - 2 tbsp. cornstarch; - ¼ tsp. baking powder; - ¼ tsp. baking soda; - 2 tbsp. water; - 4 boneless- skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes; - 4 cups vegetable oil for frying; ## SAUCE; - ½ cup water; - 1 cup chicken broth; - ¼ cup rice vinegar; - 2 tbsp. soy sauce; - 2 tbsp. sesame oil; - 1 tsp. teaspoon red chile paste; - 1 clove garlic, grated or finely minced; - ¼ cup cornstarch; - 1 cup white sugar; - 2 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds, garnish; - chopped green onion or chives, garnish (optional)

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Renée G.

-, AR

Updated on Feb 6, 2017

My sister's recipe and she made it for us tonight. Turned out so good, I just had to share it here. She has been visiting for a few days but tomorrow she goes back home. It's really easy to make, so don't be put-off by the long list of ingredients.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Deep Fry

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. dry sherry
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 tsp. vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- ¼ tsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. baking soda
- 2 tbsp. water
- 4 boneless- skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
SAUCE
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 tsp. teaspoon red chile paste
- 1 clove garlic, grated or finely minced
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds, garnish
- chopped green onion or chives, garnish (optional)

How To Make sis’ better than take-out sesame chicken

Step 1

Combine first nine ingredients together in mixing bowl. Mix well; stir in the chicken cubes. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 2

Meanwhile make the sauce. Mix sauce ingredients in a small/medium saucepan and bring to a boil; whisking constantly. Remove from heat but keep warm, stirring occasionally.
Step 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375º F.
Step 4

Remove a few pieces of chicken and allow excess batter to drip away. Fry in batches until cooked through and golden brown, (about 4-5mins.). Drain on paper towel and keep warm while you continue to fry the remaining chicken pieces.
Step 5

Transfer the chicken to a large platter, top with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onion, if using. Serve with steamed asparagus, green beans or carrot sticks and white rice.
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