Sesame Chicken

Ingredients (21)

• FOR THE CHICKEN:
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces (thighs will be more tender)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• FOR THE STIR FRY:
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
• 1 tablespoon canola oil or grapeseed oil or another neutral cooking oil
• 1 bunch scallions about 5 or 6, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic about 6 cloves
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or cilantro
• Cooked Instant Pot Brown Rice quinoa, or Cauliflower Fried Rice, for serving
• FOR THE SAUCE:
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch