Post by Kathy on Sept 18, 2016 0:55:48 GMT
Charli's Sesame Chicken
Recipe from Charli687 (Taste Of Home)
Charli was an awesome friend! She passed away several years ago and she loved food and recipes! This recipe was one that she shared and it is amazing!
If you can't find the sauce packets in your local grocery store you can find them online! I was able to buy it many times at my local grocery and then it went away! Sunbird brands are still around but not Honey Sesame Chicken! I went online, maybe Amazon or maybe Sunbird itself but I found it and bought a case so I still have some!
It's well worth it to find some! Delicious!
**Note: Don't follow the directions on the seasoning mix packet. Follow this recipe.
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
2 to 3 tbsp canola oil (I used extra virgin olive oil)
1 package Sunbird Honey Sesame Chicken Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup cashews (whole or chopped, your preference)
8 ounces crushed pineapple or pineapple tidbits( if desired)
Cut chicken breasts into one inch cubes. Brown in skillet in canola oil over medium heat.
Meanwhile, in a medium sized bowl, place Seasoning Mix. Add water and brown sugar. Mix well.
Add sesame seeds, sesame oil, chopped green onion, and red pepper flakes. Mix well. Add cashews. Set aside.
When chicken is browned, drain oil and leave chicken in skillet. Pour seasoning marinade over chicken and mix well. Bring back to a good simmer over medium heat and simmer for 7 minutes.
If using pineapple, add about 2 or 3 minutes from being done, just to warm it. Mix well.
Serve over rice or chow mein noodles.
