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Sweet and Sticky Chicken

• ·      1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
• ·      1 tbs of freshly grated ginger
• ·      sea salt and black pepper
• ·      1/2 tsp of onion powder
• ·      1/2 tsp of garlic powder
• ·      4 tbs of maple syrup
• ·      3 tbs of balsamic vinegar
• ·      1 tbs of soy sauce
• ·      1 tbs of tomato paste
• ·      1/2 cup of water
• ·      cooking oil spray
• ·      steamed rice, sautéed bell peppers (optional)

1.   In a bowl, combine the water, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and tomato puree. Set aside.

2.   Spray a medium pan over a high heat with some cooking oil spray.

3.   Add the chicken, ginger, onion powder, garlic powder and season well with salt and black pepper.

4.   Sauté until lightly golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.

5.   Add the sauce ingredients to the pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any bits stuck to the pan.

6.   Bring sauce to a boil and cook on high heat until it starts to thicken. Add  the chicken to the sauce and continue to simmer until the chicken pieces are well coated and is cooked through.

7.   Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

8.   Serve with rice or your choice of sides.  (Adapted from Slimming Eats)   Serves 4.

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