Better Than Take Out Sesame Chicken

• large boneless skinless chicken breasts↗2
• cup sesame seeds↗1⁄8
• tablespoons vegetable oil↗2
• cup soy sauce (I use low sodium or tamari)↗1⁄4
• tablespoon hoisin sauce1
• tablespoons brown sugar↗2
• teaspoon minced fresh ginger1
• teaspoon black pepper↗1⁄4
• cloves garlic, minced or pressed↗2
• whole green onions, thinly sliced↗4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken in about 1-inch chunks.

2. 2

   In a small skillet, combine sesame seed and vegetable oil: cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until seeds are golden about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Let cool a for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in soy sauce, sugar, ginger, pepper, garlic and half of the green onions.

5. 5

   Mix in the chicken and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

7. 7

   Arrange chicken with marinade in a single layer in a 7" x 5" baking pan.

8. 8

   Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.

9. 9

   Serve over steamed or fried rice.

10. 10

    Garnish with remaining green onions.