Sesame Chicken

Sesame Chicken:

3 boneless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch strips

Marinade:

2 tbsp soya sauce

1 tbsp apple juice

3 drops sesame oil

2 tbsp flour

2 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp water

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp baking powder

1 tsp oil

Sauce:

1/2 cup water

1 cup chicken broth OR 1 cup water + 1 tbsp chicken soup base

1/8 cup (2 tbsp) vinegar

1/4 cup cornstarch

2/3 cup sugar

2 tbsp soya sauce

2 tbsp sesame oil

1/4 cup salsa OR chili sauce

1 clove minced garlic

Mix the marinade ingredients together and stir in the chicken. Marinate for about 20 minutes. 

To prepare the sauce: Mix together sugar and cornstarch in a small pot.Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Turn off heat.

Deep fry chicken pieces, adding only a few at a time to prevent clumping, until golden brown as you see below. Place on a paper towel to drain grease.

Place the chicken on a platter or baking dish. Pour the sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve with rice.

 This is a family favorite and is so worth the effort! In case you are wondering, like I did the first time I made this dish, the sesame oil has a distinct flavor and is an important ingredient in the sauce. I have made it without and it still tastes good but it changes the flavor drastically and I would never make it without it again.