Sesame Chicken, so yummy, so yummy.

Okay, now I may have the pickiest eater(s) on the planet but after going to a Chinese restaurant on Sunday I discovered my boys love sesame chicken so, hm mm...maybe I should figure out how to make it myself at home and WOW! the kiddos and the hubby with my mad kitchen skills.  I am a bit lazy so I just bought Iron Chef Garlic Sesame Sauce in a jar (could that be easier, I don't think so)  And got the following recipe via the Food Network website (link at the bottom) and viola, the kids loved it and so did I.  Only thing I would change is maybe a little less spice and more sweetness but that's what happens when you buy a jar and don't make your own?

Ingredients

• 3 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total) *I used chicken tenderloins and cut them up.

For the marinade/batter:

• 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

Wash the chicken under cold running water, pat dry and trim off any excess fat. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and put into a large mixing bowl. Add the marinade ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the sauce.

In a heavy-bottomed pot or deep-fryer heat enough oil (Peanut oil is recommended but can be very expensive but it will not burn as easily as other oils) to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 375 degrees F.

Fry the chicken, in small batches, until golden and crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes.(*Mine cooked a lot faster than this) Remove the chicken using a wire mesh strainer and drain on paper towels. Season with a little salt, to taste. To serve, arrange the fried chicken on a platter and pour drizzle with the sauce (I tossed the whole jar of sauce and the chicken together). Sprinkle with a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds and garnish with scallions and cilantro sprigs. (I just made white rice and used a bag of oriental salad and that was my meal)

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/sesame-chicken-recipe/index.html