Sweet and Spicy Sesame Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Sesame Chicken

Recipe by MISSFAVOR from allrecipes.com

Dinner 50 Mins.

Ingredients

4

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

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