From: allrecipes.com
Servings: 4
Tags: chinese, poultry, main
Last Made: March 22, 2025
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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
  • 20 oz chicken, cut into 1" dice
  • 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(r))
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps

1) Combine the 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the dry sherry, 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 the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. 2) Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 3) Combine the 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, stirring constantly. Turn heat to low and keep warm, stirring occasionally. 4) Fry the marinated chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. 5) Transfer the chicken to a large platter, top with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Comments

    scott @ Oct. 20, 2020, 5:54 p.m.
    Reduce sugar to 1/3 cup. You may want to double the batter, but don't double the sauce
    scott @ Dec. 30, 2021, 4:32 p.m.
    Reduced sugar to 1/4 cup. Now I feel it needs orange, or more sesame and soy