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Sweet and Spicy Sesame Chicken




Sweet and Spicy Sesame Chicken
source Allrecipes.com
categories main dish, stir fry
yield 4
prep time 10 mins
total time 50 mins

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp dry sherry
  • 1 dash sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp canola oil
  • 4 (5 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp red chile paste (such as Thai Kitchen®)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

    • INSTRUCTIONS
  • 1. Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, dry sherry, a 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 chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • 2. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 °F .
  • 3. Combine ½ cup water, chicken broth, vinegar, ¼ cup cornstarch, sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, red chili paste, and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, constantly stirring. Turn heat to low and keep warm, occasionally stirring.
  • 4. Fry marinated chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • 5. Transfer chicken to a large platter, top with sauce, and sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds.

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