Garlic Chicken Breasts with Spicy Balsamic Vinegar-Sesame Sauce

My own adaptation of Mirj's Garlic Chicken Breasts in Balsamic Vinegar (#15507) for those that like a little less of the vinegar flavor and a little more spice.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 12  cloves garlic, minced
• 2  cups  chicken stock
• 2⁄3 cup  balsamic vinegar
• 1  tablespoon sugar (or honey)
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 4  tablespoons water
•  salt

Directions

1. Dredge chicken breasts in flour.
2. Shake off excess.
3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
4. Add chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Add garlic.
6. Flip chicken and continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Add stock, vinegar, sugar (or honey), sesame oil, salt and pepper flakes.
8. Reduce heat, cover and cook until chicken is tender and sauce is reduced by at least 1/2.
9. In small bowl combine water and cornstarch, stirring until smooth.
10. Add to skillet and cook until sauce starts to thicken, 1 or 2 minutes.
11. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
12. Serve over rice.