Sweet and Spicy Sesame Chicken

This sweet spicy sesame chicken is much easier to prepare than the ingredient list indicates. Serve over lots of hot jasmine rice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 745 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1 dash sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon red chile paste (such as Thai Kitchen®)
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 cup cornstarch
• 0.25 cup distilled white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, dry sherry, a 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 chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Combine 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, constantly stirring. Turn heat to low and keep warm, occasionally stirring.

Step 4

Fry marinated chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Step 5

Transfer chicken to a large platter, top with sauce, and sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds.