Chinese Sesame Chicken With Garlic and Chili Paste

Jun 28 2022

A spicy Chinese dish made with chili paste and topped with toasted sesame seeds, this recipe is better than any takeout you could order in.

Ingredients

3
whole boneless chicken breasts
For the Marinade:
2
tablespoons light soy sauce
1
tablespoon cooking wine or dry sherry
a few drops of sesame oil
2
tablespoons flour
2
tablespoons cornstarch
2
tablespoons water
¼
teaspoon baking powder
¼
teaspoon baking soda
1
teaspoon vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
½
cup water
1
cup chicken broth
⅛
cup vinegar
¼
cup cornstarch
1
cup sugar
2
tablespoon dark soy sauce
2
tablespoon sesame oil
1
teaspoon chili paste, or more if desired
1
clove garlic (minced)
Other:
2
tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (see recipe directions for a link to how to toast)
3 ½
to 4 cups peanut oil for deep-frying

Step 1
Gather the ingredients.
Step 2
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat. Set aside.
Step 3
Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
Step 4
Mix the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl and marinate the chicken for 20 minutes.
Step 5
Mix together all of the sauce ingredients. Pour them into a small pot and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Turn the heat down to low and keep warm while you are deep-frying the chicken.
Step 6
Bring oil to 350 F over medium high heat in a heavy bottom pan or wok. If you do not have a fry thermometer, you can also check the temperature by placing a wooden chopstick, or the handle of a wooden spoon, into the oil. If plenty of bubbles form, the oil is hot enough.
Step 7
Add the marinated chicken pieces a few at a time, and deep-fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remainder of the chicken.
Step 8
Just before you are finished deep-frying, bring the sauce back up to a boil.
Step 9
Place the chicken on a large platter and pour the sauce over. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with rice .