Sesame Chicken

prep time:
15 min . + marinating
total time:
null About an hour
Jodi DingleJodi Dingle Dingle

ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • Hot cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

directions

  • 1

    In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, soy sauce, oil, garlic and ginger. Set aside 1/4 cup for basting, cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to remaining marinade; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.

  • 2

    Drain and discard marinade. Broil chicken 4 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.

  • 3

    Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, water, broth and reserved marinade until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve chicken and sauce with rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Yield: 6 servings.

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