Chicken With Sesame Seeds - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
For the marinade
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornflour
For the sauce
2 teaspoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons chinese cider vinegar
2 teaspoons chili bean sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon whole szechuan peppercorns, roasted
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped spring onions

Preparation

Cut the chicken breasts into strips around 7.5cm/3 inch long and mix with all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl, refrigerate for about 20 minutes
Heat a wok or frying pan over a high heat and then add the 1/2 cup peanut oil, when it is very hot, remove the wok from the heat and immediately add the chicken pieces, stirring vigorously to prevent them sticking.
After about 2 minutes, when the chicken pieces turn white, quickly drain them in a stainless-steel colander set in a bowl. Discard the oil.
Wipe the wok clean, heat it until it is very hot, then add the tablespoon of oil. Immediately add the sesame seeds and stir-fry for 30 seconds or until they are slightly brown
Add all the sauce ingredients and bring to the boil.
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir-fry the mixture for another 2 minutes, coating the pieces thoroughly with the sauce and sesame seeds.