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Name: Perfect Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 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; 1 dash sesame oil; 1 pound skinless; 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; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 1 quart olive oil for frying; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

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INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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
1 dash sesame oil
1 pound skinless
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
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 quart olive oil ; for frying
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

2. Meanwhile, bring chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Dissolve 1/4 cup cornstarch into 1/2 cup of water, and stir into boiling sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens and turns clear, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and keep sauce warm.

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

4. Drop in the battered chicken pieces, a few at a time, and fry until they turn golden brown and float to the top of the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. To serve, place fried chicken pieces onto a serving platter, and pour the hot sauce overtop. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to garnish.

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Perfect Sesame Chicken

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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
1 dash sesame oil
1 pound skinless
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
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 quart olive oil for frying
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

1. Sift flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder into a bowl. Pour in low-sodium soy sauce, sherry, 2 tablespoons water, vegetable oil, and a dash of sesame oil; stir until smooth. Stir in chicken until coated with the batter, then cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
   2. Meanwhile, bring chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Dissolve 1/4 cup cornstarch into 1/2 cup of water, and stir into boiling sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens and turns clear, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and keep sauce warm.
   3. Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
   4. Drop in the battered chicken pieces, a few at a time, and fry until they turn golden brown and float to the top of the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. To serve, place fried chicken pieces onto a serving platter, and pour the hot sauce overtop. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to garnish.

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This recipe turned out quite good, its just a matter of perfecting the batter to your own tastes.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (231g)
Recipe Makes: 6

Calories: 649
Calories from Fat: 394 (61%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 43.8g	58 %
	Saturated Fat 6.2g	31 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 29.1g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 43.8mg		13 %
Sodium 735.4mg		25 %
Potassium 252.9mg		7 %
Total Carbohydrate 45.2g		13 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.9g	3 %
	Sugars, other 44.3g
Protein 19.6g		28 %
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Calories per serving: 649

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laineymainey

I'm under 21 so I couldn't buy the wine. I used cran-apple juice instead. Still really good I thought! I also used peanut oil instead of olive oil because olive oil is so expensive. :) I'll be making this again.

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