GINGER SESAME CHICKEN

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients until blended; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in 1 tablespoon 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.