Simmering Chinese Chicken (Oamc)

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbs whole chickens, cut into pieces
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. 1

   Place the cut up chicken parts, or cut up breasts if using only white meat into a gallon sized bag.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine all remaining ingredients. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken. Close and squeeze bag to coat all pieces of chicken well.

3. 3

   Lay flat and freeze.

4. 4

   To Prepare: Thaw in refrigerator overnight.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

6. 6

   Cook in 3 qt casserole dish for 45 - 60 minutes, depending on cuts of chicken you used.

7. 7

   Serve over rice with some steamed broccoli. Leftovers can be frozen for a quick and easy lunch.