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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Super Sunday Supper - Sesame Chicken

I really enjoy making Chinese food.  I love the fresh ingredients and all the different textures. We usually try to make one Chinese dinner every couple of weeks. This is the first time I have tried making sesame chicken and it came out delicious. I served it with homemade fried rice, spring rolls, and fresh snow peas.  Now if I could just get my egg drop and hot and sour soup to turn out I would be in heaven.

 

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 oil
  • 1 dash sesame oil
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
Sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 to 3/4 cup white sugar (sweeten to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon chile paste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 quart vegetable or olive oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

  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 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.


3 Of Your Wonderful Comments:

Create With Joy said...

Dear Victoria

Thanks for joining me at Create With Joy! I love your blog too and am delighted to follow you back!

Your recipe looks delicious - I also love Sesame Chicken - I will have to give this a whirl!

Have a wonderful week!

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

Treat and Trick said...

Hi Victoria,

Sounds interesting and looks so yummy, love the toasted sesame on top..

The Paper Princess said...

Dear Victoria

Thanks for joining me at Create With Joy! I love your blog too and am delighted to follow you back!

Your recipe looks delicious - I also love Sesame Chicken - I will have to give this a whirl!

Have a wonderful week!

Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

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