Sesame Chicken

Name: Sesame Chicken
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pat dry with paper towels; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger (fresh is better); 1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

8 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pat dry with paper towels
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger (fresh is better)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1

Cut chicken breast into 1 inch strips or bite size pieces.
2

Heat a large non-stick skillet that has been sprayed with Pam, over medium-high heat.
3

Cook chicken for about 6 minutes or until no longer pink.
4

Mix together honey, soy sauce, water, corn starch, ginger and red pepper flakes.
5

Whisk until no corn starch lumps appear.
6

Pour sauce mixture into skillet with chicken.
7

Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
8

You can add more water if sauce is too thick.
9

Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
10

Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken starts to soak up the sauce.
11

Note: Since originally posting this recipe, I have tried some of the suggestions others have made. I do like it with a bit of sesame oil (be careful not to get too much, just a few drops at the end of cooking is good enough for me, but you might like more), fresh ginger is also good if you have it on hand. I have tried it with garlic and it is good that way also. I have also found that it is good with shrimp and pork. Basically what I am trying to say is, the original recipe is just a simple, quick and healthy meal I came up with when I was craving Chinese food. I thought it turned out really great and wanted to share it. I'm happy that so many of you have enjoyed it. For those of you that didn't care for it, I hope you can find one that suits your fancy some where else.