INGREDIENTS
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3 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
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6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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4 tablespoons cornstarch
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4 tablespoons water
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon ginger, minced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon chili paste (recommended: Sambal Oelek)
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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Peanut oil, for deep-frying
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Salt
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3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
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2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallions, for garnish
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5 to 6 cilantro sprigs, for garnish