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Ginger Sesame Chicken for 2 Recipe

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Tender chicken and veggies are coated in a sweet and salty stir-fry sauce flavored with ginger and a hint of maple syrup. This is simple stir-frying at its best. Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

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Ginger Sesame Chicken for 2 Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until blended; set aside.
In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil for 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
Stir-fry green pepper and onion in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add chicken; heat through. Serve with rice. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (calculated without rice) equals 318 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 95 mg cholesterol, 556 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 37 g protein.

Originally published as Ginger Sesame Chicken for 2 in Simple & Delicious July/August 2009

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2011 by jessasmith

I enjoyed this recipe. I chose it because I happened to have everything on hand which is always a plus! I would recommend toasting the sesame seeds before adding them to the mixture as they were pretty crunchy in the finished product. Overall, it was a good meal.