Flawless Sesame Chicken (American Restaurant Style)

2 tablespoons light soy sauce

1 tablespoon cooking wine or dry sherry

3 drops sesame oil

2 tablespoons flour

2 tablespoons cornflour

2 tablespoons water

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

1 teaspoon vegetable oil ** Sauce **

120ml water

225ml chicken stock

3 or 4 tablespoons white vinegar or rice wine vinegar (depending on how sweet you want the sauce)

4 tablespoons cornflour

225g sugar

2 tablespoons dark soy sauce

2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 teaspoon chilli paste (or more)

1 garlic clove (minced) ** Frying **

800ml peanut oil ** Serving **

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds