Sesame Chicken

Sesame Chicken

Ingredients:
 
1-1/2 lbs of chicken tenders (cut into thirds/bite size pieces)
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp Tamari Sauce
2-1/2 Tbsp of rice vinegar plus 1 teaspoon
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch plus 2 teaspoons
2 egg whites (lightly beaten)
1/2 cup pure virgin coconut oil
1 fresh garlic clove minces
1/4 cup sesame seeds
3 fresh green onions (chopped)

Serve with rice of your choice.


Directions:

• In a medium bowl, combine sugar, 1/4 cup of the tamari sauce, vinegar, and chicken broth.

• Set aside.

• In a separate bowl, combine chicken pieces, remaining 1 Tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of vinegar and marinate chicken pieces for at least 30 minutes.

• Add egg whites and cornstarch to marinated chicken and stir until well-blended.

• Heat the coconut oil in a wok or large skillet at medium heat.

• Portion the chicken into 3 batches and cook each batch until golden brown on both sides.

• This will take 3-5 minutes for each batch.

• Remove the cooked chicken batches from the wok with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

• Cover with foil to keep the chicken warm.

• Leave the remaining oil in the wok and sauté the garlic for 2 minutes. (Do not burn the garlic it will be bitter)

• Add the tamari, vinegar chicken broth mixture.

• Increase heat to med-high and cook sauce for about 15 minutes.

• Stir two teaspoonfuls of cornstarch into a little water then whisk it into the sauce.

• Once the sauce is thickened and bubbly, add the chicken and sesame seeds.

• Top with fresh green onions and serve with rice.

• Serves 4-6