Name: Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp water; Sesame seeds, for garnish; Green onions, sliced for garnish

1

In a large bowl, season the bite-sized chicken pieces with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.

2

Add cornstarch to the bowl and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.

3

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

4

In the same skillet, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

5

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp of cornstarch and 2 tbsp of water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce.

6

Continue to simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened.

7

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the thickened sesame sauce.

8

Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with rice and steamed vegetables.

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