EEE Cooks: Asian-Style Sesame Chicken (Recipe)

Ingredients

• ¾ pound 3 boneless skinless breasts chicken
• 7 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• ½ tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 cloves smashed garlic
• 3¼ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup boxed chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 1 point whole star anise
• 5 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 1 tablespoon mix of white and black sesame seeds
• canola, for pan-frying oil