Rye Free Maple Sesame Chicken

Total time45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time25 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chicken

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup cornstarch
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil), divided

For the sauce

3 tbsp tamari
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3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For serving

4 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic-infused oil, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, 1 tsp cornstarch, water, and red pepper flakes (if using) until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside.
2
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with 1/4 cup cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until every piece is evenly coated.

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