Chinese Simmer Chicken

Chinese Simmer Chicken

Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon catsup
• 1/4 cup dry sherry or 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/2-3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 garlic clove (pressed or minced)
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

• 1 Heat oil in large skillet and brown chicken.
• 2 Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, catsup, sherry (or apple juice), pepper flakes, garlic and onion together.
• 3 Add mixture to chicken and simmer for 35-45 minutes.
• 4 Blend cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water and add to sauce to thicken.
• 5 Garnish with seeds and serve.