Sesame Chicken

Ingredients:
4 skinless chicken breasts
1 Tbs. sesame oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
9 green onions, chopped (whites and green parts
       separate)
2 Tbs. grated ginger
3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 3/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 Tbs. granulated sugar
1 1/2 Tbs. rice vinegar
1 1/2 Tbs. soy sauce
1 Tbs. Tahini
1 Tbs. sesame seeds
1 lb. cooked linguini or 4 cups steamed white rice

Preparation:
Poach chicken breasts in broth until tender. Reserve broth. Sauté garlic and whites of 4 green onions in sesame oil. Add ginger, red pepper flakes and cook a few minutes. Add broth, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and Tahini. Cook 4 to 5 minutes. Shred or slice chicken. Combine chicken and sauce. Place chicken mixture on top of linguini or white rice. Top with remaining chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

History:
Roy Freeman, a former co-worker at the airport, shared this recipe with me. Roy is an excellent cook and frequently brought gourmet desserts to share with staff.

Ellen with one of Eric’s Boys.