20 Minute Skinny Sesame Chicken

A lighter version of the classic Chinese restaurant sesame chicken 20 Minute Skinny Sesame Chicken
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4
A lighter version of the classic Chinese restaurant sesame chicken that is so quick and easy to make!

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ingredients
1 tablespoon oil (peanut or vegetable)
1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
1 tablespoon garlic, grated
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or cider vinegar)
1 teaspoon chili sauce (such as sambal oelek)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
4 green onions, thinly sliced
directions
Heat the oil in a large skillet (or wok) over medium-high heat, add the chicken and saute until lightly golden brown.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
Add the mixture of the broth, sugar, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, chili sauce and cornstarch, bring to a boil and simmer until it thickens a bit, about a minute.
Remove from heat, mix in the sesame oil, sesame seeds and green onions and enjoy over rice or noodles
Brown sugar is more typical but honey adds a nice flavour.
Option: Add a veggie like a diced bell pepper or snap peas, etc.
Tip: Start cooking the rice just before starting this recipe and they will be done at the same time.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 341, Fat 18g (Saturated 3g, Trans 0), C is so quick and easy to make!