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Sesame Chicken

An easy weeknight meal that's a family favourite!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 ser

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 egg whites
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 vegetable oil
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce we use low sodium
  • 4 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp agave syrup
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • scallions to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Mix egg whites with cornstarch in a large mixing bowl. Add a dash of salt and pepper. Whisk well.
    Add cubed chicken pieces to bowl and coat with egg mixture until fully covered.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium heat.
    Place chicken one by one into skillet and let cook, 3-4 minutes per side.
    (You don't want to just empty the entire chicken into the skillet because the eggs will immedately start to set and you will have one giant piece of chicken!)
  • Toast sesame seeds over very low heat on a small skillet for 3-4 minutes.
  • While chicken is cooking, prepare sauce. Combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, agave syrup, ginger, toasted sesame seeds and water in a mixing bowl. Whisk well.
  • Drain any extra oil from skillet once chicken is fully cooked. Pour in sauce over chicken and let reduce, 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve with rice and broccoli and enjoy!