Chinese Simmer Chicken

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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)

Recipe

• 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.