Addictive Sesame Chicken

Addictive Sesame Chicken

by Amber Woods 1 year ago
4.3 (9)
20 minutes
744.5 kcal
68.6 g carbs
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Description

My family begs for this dish! Much easier to prepare than the ingredient list indicates. If you are a fan of Chinese food, prepare to become ADDICTED to this yummy sesame chicken. Serve over jasmine rice.

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1 dash sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 4 (5 ounce) 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 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon red chile paste (such as Thai Kitchen®)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Directions
  1. 1. Combine the 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the dry sherry, 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 the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3. Combine the 1/2 cup water, chicken broth, vinegar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, red chili paste, and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn heat to low and keep warm, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4. Fry the marinated chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  5. 5. Transfer the chicken to a large platter, top with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 744.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 68.6 g
protein: 34.3 g
saturated fat: 5.4 g
cholesterol: 87.7 mg
sodium: 1405 mg
fiber: 0.9 g
sugar: 50.8 g