Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons minced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste) or chile paste with garlic
  • 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, broken
  • 1 star anise
  • 4 (8-ounce) chicken breast halves, butterflied
  • 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • Cooking spray

Method

  • 1.
  • Combine first 9 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag.
  • Add chicken to bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  • 2.
  • Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade.
  • 3.
  • Using about a Tbps oil, fry the chicken breasts for about 3 min on each side.
  • Add marinade and broth.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and let simmer until chicken is cooked.
  • 4.
  • Remove chicken from pan.
  • Return marinade mixture to a boil over high heat.
  • Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup (about 2 minutes).
  • Serve sauce with chicken.