Sweet and Spicy Sesame Chicken

• portions: 4 servings
• temps actif: 10 minutes
• temps total: 50 minutes

Ingrédients

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

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 chile paste (such as Thai Kitchen®)

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

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.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan 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 saucepan. Bring to a boil, constantly stirring. Turn heat to low and keep warm, occasionally stirring.

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

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

Nutrition

• Calories: 745 kcal
• Lipides Totaux: 37 g
• Lipides Saturés: 5 g
• Lipides Insaturés: 0 g
• Cholestérol: 88 mg
• Sodium: 1405 mg
• Glucides Totaux: 69 g
• Fibres Diététiques: 1 g
• Sucres Totaux: 51 g
• Protéines: 34 g