A delightful twist on a classic simmered chicken dish, featuring a blend of savory and sweet flavors.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken breasts on both sides.
Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the chicken to achieve a nice sear.
In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, dry sherry, crushed red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and chopped green onions.
Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved for a smooth sauce.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 35 minutes.
Check occasionally to ensure the sauce doesn't reduce too much; add a splash of water if needed.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir this into the skillet to thicken the sauce.
Add the slurry gradually while stirring to avoid lumps.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the chicken before serving.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute to enhance their flavor.
Serve the chicken hot with your choice of sides, such as steamed rice or noodles.
Garnish with additional green onions for a fresh touch.
