Sesame chicken is a staple dinner in our house. This is originally a Weight Watcher recipe, so you know it's got to be a great, healthy choice for the whole family. I've added on a stir-fry veggie that's super simple and tasty. I also normally cook white rice to make a good square meal.
2-3 lbs. skinless, boneless chicken thighs
6 oz. apple juice (or one juice box)
1 c. water
2 Tbs. packed brown sugar
4 Tbs. soy sauce
2 Tbs. ketchup
2 cloves minced garlic
Dash ground red pepper
2 Tbs. cornstarch dissolved in a little water
4 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
Brown chicken in med-hot pan sprayed with pam. Combine juice, water, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and red pepper. Add sauce to chicken and bring up temp to a low boil, then reduce to low for a simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping the chicken over half way through. Remove chicken and whisk in dissolved corn starch. Cook till thickened. Add back chicken and add sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Stir-Fry Veggies
1/2 small head of cabbage
1 onion (I like red)
2-3 peeled carrots
soy sauce
salt
pepper
Dice up cabbage, onion, and carrots. Add a little oil to a pan or pot on medium heat. Sprinkle on soy sauce and add a few dashes of salt and pepper. Cook till carrots are tender and cabbage nice a wilted. Add more soy sauce to taste. Approximately 15 minutes. Enjoy!
