I was really excited when I got my assignment for Secret Recipe Club this month. I have been following Heather over at Fit Mama Real Food since before she had her adorable son Hunter. Our little boys are just about a month apart so it's fun to see how he is growing and changing compared to my little guy and of course, I love seeing her recipes! They are always easy and healthy which is exactly what I'm looking for while trying to wrangle a crawling baby who is more interested in the dog, the outlets and the computer wires than his 1573180 toys! 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup soy sauce, low-sodium 1 onion, small, diced 2 Tablespoons ketchup 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds Directions: 1. Season both sides of chicken with lightly … Read more » [LINK]Twitter [LINK]Facebook [LINK]RSS Feed
The chicken is tender and flavorful from simmering for hours in the sauce, and the sauce itself has a lovely balance of sweet and savory instead of the near-cloying sweetness you might be used to.
This recipe really satisfies my craving for Chinese food. I serve it over rice and steamed vegetables on the side. The sauce makes just enough to glaze the chicken. I usually double or even triple the sauce recipe to have enough to pour over our rice and veggies. It is a nice low-fat alternative to the restaurant-style Sesame Chicken.
