Chinese Simmer Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon catsup
• 1/4 cup dry sherry or 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 garlic clove (pressed or minced)
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)