Sesame Chicken Bowl

To be honest, I am not a big fan of Chinese food.  However I do love sesame chicken.  You can add steamed broccoli or any other veggies you like.

SESAME CHICKEN BOWL
(serves 4)

Ingredients:
*3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size chunks
*1 tablespoon butter
*1 yellow onion, sliced
*1/2-1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
*1/2-1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
*1 cup sweet pepper pods
*3 cups cooked rice
*vegetable or peanut oil for frying

Batter Ingredients:
*1 teaspoon black pepper
*1 teaspoon chicken five-spice powder
*1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
*1 teaspoon salt
*4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
*4 tablespoons corn starch
*1 teaspoon baking powder
*4 tablespoons water
*4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
*2 teaspoons sesame oil
*oil for deep frying

 Sauce Ingredients:
*1/4 cup sesame seeds
*6 tablespoons teriyaki
*6 tablespoons honey
*1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon chili garlic paste (only if you like it spicy)
*1 cup chicken stock
*1/8 cup corn starch

Directions:
~In a large skillet, sauté sliced onion, green pepper, red pepper, and sweet pea pod until veggies are semi tender or to your desired doneness (I normally do this as the chicken is cooking, but it can be done first and set aside).
~In a medium saucepan, whisk all of the sauce ingredients together until the corn starch is dissolved.
~Heat over low heat, whisking often until sauce thickens.
~Simmer over very low heat while cooking chicken.
~In a large bowl, mix the batter ingredients until well mixed and smooth.
~Place chicken into bowl and gently mix in batter until well coated.
~Put enough oil in heavy bottom saucepan or deep fryer to fill half way.
~Heat oil to 375 degrees.
~Carefully place chicken in small batches, one piece at a time into hot oil.  Do not over crowd.
~Deep fry for 5-6 minutes or until chicken in a golden brown and crispy.
~Remove from hot oil, with a mesh strainer (spider) or slotted spoon.
~Place on paper towel and season hot chicken with a little salt.
~Repeat until all the chicken is done.  I usually can do it in 3 batches.
~Place chicken in a large bowl.
~Pour sauce over chicken and toss or stir until chicken is coated.
~Put 3/4 cup cooked rice into 4 bowls (in the center or to the side).
~Place chicken in bowl (on top of the rice or to the side).
~Add cooked veggies (on top of the rice or to the side).n
~Add any other veggies you choose (on top or to the side).
~Sprinkle with chopped scallions (optional)
~Sprinkle chicken with a little extra sesame seeds