Simmered Chinese Chicken

Here is one of my favorite childhood dishes that I'm glad to share with you! It's a very simple main dish to prepare and goes with a variety of sides!

Even now, as the chicken simmers on my stove, memories of running around the house with my little sister while Mom made dinner surface in my mind. It's crazy how the smell of certain foods can recall memories so quickly!

This dish takes only a few ingredients and a few minutes to throw together yet it warms the body and soul.

 A few, simple ingredients make this dinner a WINNER!

Simmered Chinese Chicken

Ingredients:
1 whole fryer
1 Tbl oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 Tbl ketchup
1/4 cup apple juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green onion, sliced

For sauce:
2 Tbl cornstarch
1 Tbl water
2 tsp. sesame seeds (optional)

Directions:
- Heat oil in large pan with a lid.
- Brown chicken on all sides in oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, ketchup, apple juice, garlic and green onion.
- Pour mixture over chicken.

- Cover and simmer approx. 45 minutes. (I like to flip the chicken over half-way through cooking, so that both sides get to simmer in the juices.)
- Remove chicken to platter when done cooking (reads 165 degrees on meat thermometer)

 

- Mix cornstarch and water in a small cup and add to sauce in pan.
- Cook, stirring constantly until thick (about 10 minutes).
- Serve chicken with sauce on rice,sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired. Enjoy!

Trust me, you will not be disappointed by this simple dish. It's a little sweet, a little salty and Oh. So. Good! We enjoy Simmered Chinese Chicken served with Jasmine rice and sauteed veggies. Leftovers make a wonderful meal the next day. Okay, I'm ready for dinner!

God bless you as you bless your family and those around you,