Sesame Chicken
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp peanut or vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large green onions, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp dark sesame oil
Directions:
1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces; toss with teriyaki sauce in small bowl. Marinate at room temperature 15 minutes or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours.
2. Drain chicken and reserve marinade. Blend reserved marinade into cornstarch until smooth.
3. Heat wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add peanut oil; heat until hot. Add chicken and garlic; stir-fry 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir marinade mixture; add to wok along with onions and sesame seeds. Stir-fry 30 seconds or until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in sesame oil.
Yield: 4 servings
Notes: To add a little spice, toss in some crushed red pepper flakes or include a handful of dried red chili peppers during the stir-fry stage.
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