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Sweet and Spicy Sesame Chicken Bowl

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
50 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Sweet and Spicy Sesame Chicken Bowl
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
Instructions
1
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 mixing container. Thoroughly blend the ingredients together; stir in chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
2
Heat oil in a deep frying device or large cooking vessel to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 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 cooking pot. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil while constantly stirring. Turn the heat to low and keep it warm, occasionally stirring to maintain its consistency.
3
Fry marinated chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the fried chicken from the oil and drain it on paper towels to remove excess moisture.
4
Transfer the cooked chicken to a large serving platter, top it with the prepared sauce, and sprinkle it with sesame seeds.