Sesame Chicken

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Recipe byslbd79

Categories:
- Chicken

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Ingredients:

Chicken Batter:

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 sherry
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 dash sesame oil

Sauce:

1 cup chicken broth
1/4 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
½ tsp ginger
1/8 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Chicken

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat, cubed
1 quart olive oil for frying
sesame seeds to garnish

Sauce

Mix and boil ingredients (except cornstarch and water) for about 7 minutes
Dissolve 1/8 cup cornstarch in 1/4 cup water, and add to sauce
Simmer until sauce thickens and turns clear (about 2 minutes)

Chicken

Coat chicken in batter, then cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes
Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to a temperature of 375 F
Deep fry chicken until golden brown and float to the top of the oil (3 to 4 minutes)
Drain on a paper towel lined plate
Cover with sauce and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds to garnish