lighter sesame chicken

lighter sesame chicken 

{the anti take-out}

4 small servings or 2-3 large servings

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons honey

4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

3 tablespoons sesame seeds

3 garlic cloves, minced (or grated)

2 large egg whites

1/4 cup cornstarch

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut in 2-inch chunks 

Coarse salt and pepper

Cooking spray

4-6 cups broccoli florets, steamed (for serving)

Brown rice, cooked (for serving)

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, sesame seeds and garlic to make the sauce.  Set aside.

2. In a separate bowl, stir egg whites and cornstarch with a fork until combined. Add chicken and season with a dash of salt and pepper.

3. Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high and spray with cooking spray.  Add chicken and cook for 10-12 or until fully cooked and golden brown (Do not overcrowd the chicken when cooking. Depending on your pan size, chicken may need to be cooked in batches).

4. Add chicken to sauce mixture and serve with broccoli florets and brown rice.