Exquisite Sesame Chicken
Indulge in the delicacy of tender, crispy sesame chicken coated in a sweet and tangy sauce that can be tailored to your desired level of sweetness or spiciness.
Ingredients
| 2 | tablespoons all-purpose flour |
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| 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 |
| 1 | pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed |
| 1 | cup chicken broth |
| 1 | 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 |
| 1⁄4 | cup cornstarch |
| 1⁄2 | cup water |
| 1 | quart olive oil for frying |
| 2 | tablespoons toasted sesame seeds |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by gathering all the necessary ingredients. |
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| 2. | Prepare the battered chicken mixture: Sift all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder into a mixing bowl. Add low-sodium soy sauce, dry sherry, water, vegetable oil, and a dash of sesame oil. Stir the mixture until smooth. Coat the cubed chicken breast meat with the batter, then cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. |
| 3. | While the chicken is marinating, prepare the sauce: In a saucepan, bring chicken broth, white sugar, distilled white vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and minced garlic to a boil over high heat. Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir it into the boiling sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens and turns clear, approximately 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low to keep the sauce warm. |
| 4. | Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). |
| 5. | Carefully fry the battered chicken pieces in batches until they are golden brown and float to the surface, approximately 3 to 4 minutes each. Drain the fried chicken on a plate lined with paper towels. |
| 6. | To serve, arrange the fried chicken on a serving platter and pour the hot sauce over it. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds. |
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița