Sesame Chicken

Ingredients:

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pat dry with paper towels
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2-1 teaspoon ground ginger (fresh is better)
1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions:
1  Cut chicken breast into 1 inch strips or bite size pieces.
2  Heat a large non-stick skillet that has been sprayed with Pam, over medium-high heat.
3  Cook chicken for about 6 minutes or until no longer pink.
4  Mix together honey, soy sauce, water, corn starch, ginger and red pepper flakes.
5  Whisk until no corn starch lumps appear.
6  Pour sauce mixture into skillet with chicken.
7  Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
8  You can add more water if sauce is too thick.
9  Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
10 Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken starts to soak up the sauce.
11 Note: Since originally posting this recipe, I have tried some of the suggestions others have made. I do like it with a bit of sesame oil (be careful not to get too much, just a few drops at the end of cooking is good enough for me, but you might like more), fresh ginger is also good if you have it on hand. I have tried it with garlic and it is good that way also. I have also found that it is good with shrimp and pork. Basically what I am trying to say is, the original recipe is just a simple, quick and healthy meal I came up with when I was craving Chinese food. I thought it turned out really great and wanted to share it. I'm happy that so many of you have enjoyed it. For those of you that didn't care for it, I hope you can find one that suits your fancy some where else.

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (your recipe, Cajun Seasoning Mix or store-bought)
2 tablespoons butter
1 thinly sliced green onion
1 -2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:
1  Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
2  In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7       

    minutes.
3  Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat 

    through.
4  Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.

Bourbon Chicken

Ingredients:

2 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup apple juice
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
 1/2 cup water
 1/3 cup soy sauce

Directions:

1  Heat oil in a large skillet.
2  Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
3  Remove chicken.
4  Add remaining ingredients, heating over medium Heat until well mixed and dissolved.
5  Add chicken and bring to a hard boil.
6  Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
7  Serve over hot rice and ENJOY.