Addictive Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 dash sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon red chile paste (such as Thai Kitchen®)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds