Sesame Chicken

3 skinless boneless chicken breasts
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 c. plus 1 tbsp. water, divided
2/3 c. unsweetened apple juice
4 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. ketchup
3 tbsp. dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tbsp. sliced green onion
Dash ground red pepper (I was out so I used a sprinkle of red pepper flakes)
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. sesame seeds


The Steps...

Spray a wok style pan with nonstick cooking spray and set over medium heat. (I used 2 tsp sesame oil for a better flavor)
Add chicken and cook, turning until chicken is browned on all sides, about 4-6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

In a small mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup water with the juice, soy sauce, scallion, ketchup, sugar, garlic and red pepper, mixing well. Pour into pan.

Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low.

Put chicken back into pan. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm, reserving liquid in pan .

Dissolve cornstarch in remaining water and add to liquid in pot. Cook until sauce is thickened (3-4 minutes).

Pour sauce evenly over chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

I steamed broccoli and served it over rice.