Ingredients
4 servings
- •2 tablespoons soy sauce
- •1 tablespoon dry sherry
- •1 dash sesame oil
- •2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- •2 tablespoons cornstarch
- •2 tablespoons water
- •0.25 teaspoon baking powder
- •0.25 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
- •0.5 cup water
- •1 cup chicken broth
- •0.25 cup distilled white vinegar
- •0.25 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine 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, constantly stirring. Turn heat to low and keep warm, occasionally stirring.
- Fry marinated chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Transfer chicken to a large platter, top with sauce, and sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds.
Nutritional Facts
Per 4 servings
- Calories: 745
- Carbohydrate: 69g
- Fat: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Sugar: 51g