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Sesame Glazed Chicken

Sesame Glazed Chicken

  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Toast the peppercorns in a cast iron skillet on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Take out and cool and grind in a spice grinder. Keep aside.

  • 2 medium shallots, ends cut off
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon extra light olive oil
  • Salt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Place the shallots and garlic cloves on a piece of aluminum foil. Add the oil and salt, wrap well and roast for about half an hour. Let cool and keep aside.

  • 1½ pound chicken breast cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Marinate the chicken pieces in the chili garlic sauce, tamari and sesame seeds. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.

Glaze

  • ½ cup oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup apple cider

Add the oyster sauce, tamari, rice vinegar and apple cider to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes till the sauce gets thick. Add the roasted shallots and garlic. Mix well and blend till smooth. Check for seasonings and keep aside.

  • 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
  • 1/3 cup green onions, chopped

Heat a large saucepan and add the oil. Brown the chicken pieces in 2 to 3 batches, browning both sides. Take the pieces out and keep aside.
Add the glaze in the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the chicken pieces and simmer till the chicken is cooked through- about 3 to 4 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.