Sesame Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 egg
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• green onions (for garnish)
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup brown sugar (or honey)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Method

1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, then set aside to cool.
2. Combine chicken pieces with egg, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce; refrigerate for 15 minutes to marinate.
3. Whisk together the broth, brown sugar, remaining cornstarch, remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic to make the sauce.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the chicken in two batches until browned and nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes each; set aside.
5. Whisk the sauce again and pour into the skillet with all the chicken. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Stir in the toasted sesame seeds.
7. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.