Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Sesame Chicken


4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. packed brown sugar

4-6 chicken breasts (cut in half)
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/3 c. sesame seeds
1/4 c. orange juice
honey

  1. cook garlic and butter in 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Just until garlic begins to turn brown. Stir in brown sugar until melted.
  2. Combine baking powder, salt, paprika, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Drag chicken through mixture and place in skillet with garlic/butter/brown sugar mixture. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, turning over once, until browned.
  3. Add orange juice. Cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes, turning once, until chicken is glazed and has clear juices. Drizzle honey and sprinkle sesame seeds over top of chicken. Simmer until sauce thickens and almost disappears. Watch carefully to prevent scorching. Allow to sit for a few minutes to cool.
  4. Remove chicken from pan. Excellent served over brown rice or with fried rice.

I was a bit doubtful about this meal with my picky eaters, and while it was cooking it didn't smell the most promising, but I got rave reviews from the fam. It is definitely a do-over. I served it with steamed broccoli, rice, and steamed green beans.

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