Sesame Chicken

I LOVE take out. I am a huge fan of anything that's cheap, fast, and easy. However, the downside is this will usually appear in my waistline too! When I started this whole healthy eating journey when I was trying to lose 80 lbs after having Connor I started making small changes. Often those changes were about making my favourite foods... but healthier! You wouldn't believe I went from spending almost $900 a month in food for TWO people to only $350 for two adults and a toddler while still eating healthy and delicious meals!

One of my favourite meals is Sesame Chicken! It's easy, it's delicious, and fast. But this time, my waistline thanks me. ;)


Ingredients:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2 inch strips)
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 pinch each salt & pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame
Cooked white rice for serving
Small bunch spring onions scallions, chopped

For the sauce
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
½ tsp. chili paste
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1 clove garlic minced
2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil optional

Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, chili paste, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine the chicken, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a large pan over high heat for at least 2 minutes. Add oil and chicken to pan. Stir-fry chicken for 5-6 minutes or until it's golden brown. Add the sauce and allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce is thick and sticky.

Remove chicken from pan, sprinkle with chopped spring onions and more sesame seeds if desired. Serve with hot white rice or noodles.