Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 oz red bell pepper
• 1 small red chili pepper
• 3 clove garlic
• 3 small dried chili pepper
• 1 oz white sesame seeds
• 3 cups corn oil
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 6.5 tbsp water
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp oil
• 12 oz chicken breast
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 0.5 tsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp potato starch
• 3 tbsp water
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 6 oz broccoli

Steps

1. 1

   Slice off 1/5 of a large red bell pepper (use the remainder to make our other recipes, such as Sweet and Sour Pork or Rainbow Chicken Stir Fry!). Lay the pepper flat cut-side-down on the cutting board and with the shorter side facing your knife, slice into thin strips.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Add the baking powder and salt and stir to combine.

3. 3

   Cut the chicken breast into smaller pieces, approximately 1-inch thick by splitting it open horizontally. Next, cut these pieces in half, then into roughly 1-inch thick strips. Rotate, then cut into cubes.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, combine the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and water and mix thoroughly.

5. 5

   Bring the water to a boil. Add the oil and salt.

6. 6

   Heat up a wok to 200°F. Pour in the white sesame seeds and lower the heat. Stir around constantly using a spatula . After 30 seconds, turn off the heat and stir for another 30 seconds. Once the seeds are golden brown, transfer to a plate or bowl and set aside.

7. 7

   Return the wok to the stovetop and heat on high. Add the corn oil to the wok and heat to 325°F.

8. 8

   Add oil to the wok (you can reuse frying oil if you'd like) and heat on medium for 10 to 20 seconds.

9. 9

   With the heat off, add the fried chicken, bell peppers, red chili pepper and mix well. Sprinkle in a bit of the sesame seeds and mix them in, then add some more on top, saving some for garnish.

10. 10

    Transfer the sesame chicken to a large plate. Sprinkle the reserved toasted sesame seeds on top. Place broccoli on the side of the plate and serve!