Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, sub. peanut oil, more as needed
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled, chopped
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 4 ounces water chestnuts, course shop, approx. 1/2 can
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup long grain white rice, cooked
  • 1/4 cup green onion, sliced, with tender green stems for garnish

Method

  • In a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil.
  • Add the sesame seeds and ginger to the oil and saute until fragrant and seeds golden, about 2 minutes *CAREFUL have a lid ready, it pops!
  • Add the onions, bell pepper and salt. Saute for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken, more oil if necessary and continue to saute until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Add water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar. cook until flavors are well blended, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve over rice and top with green onions.