Sesame Chicken

• boneless skinless chicken breast halves↗6

  pat dry with paper towels

• honey↗1⁄2 cup
• low sodium soy sauce↗1⁄2 cup
• water↗1 cup
• cornstarch↗2 tablespoons
• ground ginger↗1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon

  (fresh is better)

• red pepper flakes↗1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon

  (optional)

• toasted sesame seeds↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Whisk until no corn starch lumps appear.

6. 6

   Pour sauce mixture into skillet with chicken.

7. 7

   Cook until sauce thickens slightly.

8. 8

   You can add more water if sauce is too thick.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

10. 10

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

11. 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.