Recipe
Never tried this one.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dry sherry
- a dash of sesame oil
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- tsp canola oil
- 4 (5 oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- tsp red chile paste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Steps
- 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.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 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.
- Fry the marinated chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Transfer the chicken to a large platter, top with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
(https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/61071/addictive-sesame-chicken/)