Easy Sesame Chicken

Name: Easy Sesame Chicken
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 1 bunch scallions optional

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 bunch scallions optional

Directions

1

Mix together honey, soy sauce, chicken broth, corn starch, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (can do less red pepper flakes or omit, depending on desired heat level). Whisk until no cornstarch lumps appear. Set sauce aside.
2

Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes
3

Heat a large non-stick skillet, spray with non-stick cooking spray, over medium-high heat
4

Cook chicken for about 6 minutes, until cooked through and no longer pink
5

Give the sauce one more quick stir, then pour it into the skillet with the chicken
6

Bring to a boil, then turn the burner down to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
7

Sprinkle with sesame seed and scallions
8

Cover and simmer an additional 10 minutes, then serve over rice.