Addictive Sesame Chicken - Nicci & Stephanie

Ingredients:
2 T soy sauce
1 T. dry sherry
1 dash sesame oil
2 T. flour
2 T. cornstarch
2 T. water
1/4 t. baking powder
1/4 t. baking soda
1 t. canola oil
4 (5oz) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 qt. vegetable oil for frying
1/2 c. water
1 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. distilled white vinegar
1/4 c. cornstarch
1 c. white sugar
2 T. soy sauce
 2 T. sesame oil
1 t. red chile paste
1 clove garlic, minced
2 T. toasted sesame seeds

Directions:
1. Combine the 2 T. say sauce, dry sherry, dash of sesame oil, flour, 2 T. cornstarch, 2 T. water, baking powder, baking soda, and canola oil in a large bowl. Mix well; stir in the chicken. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375º.
3. Combine 1/2 c. water, chicken broth, vinegar, 1/4 c. cornstarch, sugar, 2 T. soy sauce, 2 T. sesame oil, red chili pasts and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Turn heat to low and keep warm, stirring occasionally.
4. Fry the marinated chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
5. Transfer chicken to a large platter, top with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.