Spicy Garlic Sesame Chicken

"Spicy Garlic Sesame Chicken is a meal that your whole family will love! With it’s quick cooking time, it is sure to be a weeknight favorite around your house! "

Recipes & Photos are developed by Leigh Ann Chatagnier

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Ingredients:

• 2 Lbs. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (or chicken breasts)

• 2 Tbsp. Corn Starch

• 1 Tsp. Salt

• 1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper

• 1 Tbsp. Ecotierra Organic Extra Virgin Sesame Oil

• 1/4 Cup Chopped Green Onions

• Jasmine Rice

For the Sauce:

• 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce

• 3 Tbsp. Fresh Ginger

• 1 Tsp. Spicy Chili Paste

• 5 Cloves Minced Garlic

• 1 Tsp. Rice Wine Vinegar

• 1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar or Coconut Sugar

• 2 Tbsp. Ecotierra Organic Extra Virgin Sesame Oil

• 1 Tsp. Toasted Sesame Seeds

Directions:

• Cut up chicken into bite size pieces.

• Combine corn starch, salt, and pepper and then toss with chicken to coat lightly.

• Heat 1 tablespoon of Ecotierra sesame oil in a large wok over medium high heat.

• Add chicken and brown on each side for 5-6 minutes.

• While chicken is cooking, make sauce by combining soy sauce, ginger, garlic, rice wine vinegar, sugar, and 2 tbsp. Ecotierra organic sesame oil and whisk to combine.

• Add the sauce to the chicken and stir to coat thoroughly.

• Reduce heat to a simmer and let the sauce thicken and chicken continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes.

• Serve over jasmine rice and top with sesame seeds and green onions.