Delicious Sesame Chicken

Ingredients List

Coated Chicken Pieces:

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• ¼ teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon baking powder

• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon dry sherry

• 2 tablespoons water

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

• 1 dash sesame oil

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed

Sauce Mixture:

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 cup white sugar

• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon chile paste

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• ¼ cup cornstarch

• ½ cup water

Additional Items:

• 1 quart olive oil for frying

• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare all the necessary ingredients.

Prepare the battered chicken: In a bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder. Add low-sodium soy sauce, sherry, 2 tablespoons of water, vegetable oil, and a splash of sesame oil. Stir until smooth. Coat the chicken in the batter, cover, and chill for 20 minutes.

Next, prepare the sauce: In a saucepan, bring chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic to a boil over high heat. In a separate bowl, dissolve 1/4 cup cornstarch into 1/2 cup of water, then stir this mixture into the boiling sauce. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes until thickened and clear. Reduce the heat and keep warm.

Gently lower the battered chicken pieces into the hot oil, cooking in batches. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and floating to the surface. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

To serve, arrange the fried chicken pieces on a platter, then drizzle the hot sauce over them. Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information (per serving)