Mongolian Chicken

Ingredients 

• 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced into 1-2 inch strips
• 1/4 cup cornstarch , or gluten-free flour
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Sauce

• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup water, or chicken stock
• 2-3 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• Optional: cooked rice to serve with

Instructions

1. Add the chicken pieces to a large Ziploc bag together with salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Seal and mix through the bag to evenly coat the chicken.
2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and cooked through, around 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes until garlic is cooked through.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine all sauce ingredients.
5. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken into the pan and stir to coat It should take about 2-3 minutes to thicken.
6. Stir in the green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds
7. Serve immediately over rice and enjoy!