Chinese Simmer Chicken

This recipe was given to me by a knitting exchange partner and I just love it! It's really easy and quite delicious!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

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.