Exquisite Sesame Chicken (Restaurant Style)

Experience the ultimate dining pleasure with this flawless recipe for sesame chicken. Tender chicken pieces are marinated in a flavorful blend of Asian ingredients, deep-fried to golden perfection, and smothered in a delectable sauce infused with the rich aroma of sesame and spices. Delight your senses and impress your guests with this restaurant-style dish served with steamed rice.

Ingredients

Ingredients
3	whole boneless chicken breasts
2	tablespoons light soy sauce
1	tablespoon cooking wine or dry sherry
3	sesame oil
2	tablespoons flour
2	tablespoons cornstarch
2	tablespoons water
¼	teaspoon baking powder
¼	teaspoon baking soda
1	teaspoon vegetable oil
½	cup water
1	cup chicken broth
⅛-¼	cup white vinegar or rice wine vinegar
¼	cup cornstarch
1	cup sugar
2	tablespoons dark soy sauce
2	tablespoons sesame oil
1	teaspoon chili paste
1	garlic clove, minced
	peanut oil for frying
2	tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

• Preparation and Cooking Instructions

  1. Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, mix together the light soy sauce, cooking wine, sesame oil, flour, cornstarch, water, baking powder, baking soda, and vegetable oil. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for 20 minutes.
  2. To prepare the sauce, combine water, chicken broth, white vinegar or rice wine vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chili paste, and minced garlic in a small pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and keep warm while frying the chicken.
  3. Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer. Working in batches, carefully add the marinated chicken pieces and fry until they turn golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a low oven while frying the remaining batches. Just before finishing frying, reheat the sauce.
  4. Place the fried chicken on a serving platter and generously pour the warm sauce over it. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve the exquisite sesame chicken with steamed rice.

Aug 02, 2024