Whisk the sesame sauce ingredients together. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water before adding it to the mix. Set this aside to give it some time for the flavors to come together.
Break the vegan chicken strips into bite-sized pieces about an inch long. It helps to heat the pieces up in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make them easier to break.
Arrange a station so that you can easily dip the chicken pieces into the batter before placing them in the hot oil. Prepare a cooling rack with paper towels beneath it nearby. Use a cooking thermometer to make sure the oil is around 350°F.
Cook the vegan chicken in batches by dipping 5-10 pieces in the batter, shake the excess off, and then carefully place them in the oil. Let the chicken cook for about 1 minute on each side. They will be a very light golden color.