Sesame Chicken POINTS® Value | 4 Servings | 4 Preparation Time | 16 min Cooking Time | 11 min Level of Difficulty | Moderate main meals | This is a wonderful pan-seared version of a Chinese classic. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp sesame seeds, raw 1 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp dry sherry 1 tsp ginger root, fresh, minced 1/2 tsp five-spice powder 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp table salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 pound uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast(s), cut into 2-inch pieces 2 tsp peanut oil

Directions: Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds and cook until lightly toasted, shaking the pan frequently, about 2 to 3 minutes; transfer seeds to a shallow dish and set aside. Whisk water, soy sauce, maple syrup, sherry, ginger and five-spice powder together in a small bowl; set aside. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. Shake chicken pieces to remove excess flour. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture to chicken and cook until sauce thickens and is almost evaporated, about 2 to 3 minutes more. Dip chicken pieces in toasted sesame seeds and serve, drizzled with any additional soy sauce mixture. Yields about 4 strips per serving.