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LNC Familia Tasty Treasures Cookbook 2019
Entrees

Addictive Sesame Chicken

by Felipe Partida

Ingredients:

    For chicken:
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1 dash sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ 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
  • For sauce:
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon red chili paste (such as Thai Kitchen®)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Preparation:

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. 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. Serves 4.