Addictive Sesame Chicken

Name: Addictive Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 dash sesame oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 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; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/4 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

⏱️ Ready in 50 min 🥄 Prep 30 min 🔥 Cook 20 min 👥 4 servings 👁️ 4 views

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.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 30 min

Cook 20 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 745

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 37.1g 48%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1405mg 61%

Total Carbohydrate 68.6g 25%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3%

Total Sugars 50.8g

Protein 34.3g 69%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.