Perfect Sesame Chicken Recipe

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Perfect Sesame Chicken
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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 olive 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1606.44 Kcal (6726 kJ)
Calories from fat 1434.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 159.36g 245%
Cholesterol 44.87mg 15%
Sodium 965.42mg 40%
Potassium 316.81mg 7%
Total Carbs 31.98g 11%
Sugars 20.05g 80%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 4%
Protein 17.23g 34%
Vitamin C 3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 70.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 458.98 Kcal (1922 kJ)
Calories from fat 409.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.53g 245%
Cholesterol 12.82mg 15%
Sodium 275.83mg 40%
Potassium 90.52mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.14g 11%
Sugars 5.73g 80%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 4%
Protein 4.92g 34%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 20.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 45.2
    Points
  • 46
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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