Chinese Sesame Chicken With Garlic and Chili Paste

Name: Chinese Sesame Chicken With Garlic and Chili Paste
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian,Chinese
Ingredients: 3 boneless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cooking wine, or dry sherry; 3 drops sesame oil; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon chili paste, or more if desired; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 3 1/2 to 4 cups Peanut oil, for frying

A spicy Chinese chicken dish, featuring chili paste and toasted sesame seeds, offers a superior flavor compared to typical takeout options.

⭐ 4.3 (117 reviews) Prep: 25 minCook: 20 minTotal: 45 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Asian Chinese

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Instructions

Heat oil to 350F in a heavy pan or wok for deep-frying.
Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan; set aside.
Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes.
Combine marinade ingredients and marinate chicken for 20 minutes.
Mix all sauce ingredients, bring to a boil in a small pot, then reduce heat and keep warm.
Deep-fry marinated chicken pieces in batches until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
Just before finishing frying, bring the sauce back to a boil.
Arrange chicken on a platter, pour sauce over, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with rice.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 676 kcal

Carbohydrate: 68 g

Cholesterol: 78 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 31 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g

Sodium: 1467 mg

Sugar: 51 g

Fat: 31 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g