perfect sesame chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dry
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 dash sesame oil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
• 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
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 quart olive oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• sift flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder into a bowl. pour in low-sodium soy sauce, , 2 tablespoons water, vegetable oil, and a dash of sesame oil; stir until smooth. stir in chicken until coated with the batter, then cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• meanwhile, bring chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. dissolve 1/4 cup cornstarch into 1/2 cup of water, and stir into boiling sauce. simmer until the sauce thickens and turns clear, about 2 minutes. reduce heat to low, and keep sauce warm.
• heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to a temperature of 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• drop in the battered chicken pieces, a few at a time, and fry until they turn golden brown and float to the top of the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. drain on a paper towel lined plate. to serve, place fried chicken pieces a serving platter, and pour the hot sauce overtop. sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to garnish.