Healthier General Tso's

2 skinless boneless chicken breasts trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tsp canola oil
1/2 cup water
1 tbsp corn starch
2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
*Brown sugar substitute (equivalent to 1/3 cup (or less) brown sugar)
3 tbsp ketchup
1/4 tsp dry ginger
**1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Toasted sesame seeds
Brown rice

-Rinse the chicken. Pat dry and trim any fat from it. Then cube into about 1 inch pieces.

-Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil over medium high heat in a large non stick skillet or a wok. Toss in chicken and cook until no longer pink.

-While the chicken is cooking, mix the sauce. 1/2 cup water with 1 tablespoon corn starch. Whisk. Then add the brown sugar substitute (decrease or increase amount if you want, depending on your sweet tooth). 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger and crushed red pepper.

-When the chicken is done, transfer to a bowl and decrease heat to medium-low. Add the sauce and whisk continuously while boiling until well thickened 2-3 minutes.

-Add the chicken back in and stir to coat. Transfer to serving dish and top with toasted sesame seeds.

Adapted from this recipe from 101cookingfortwo.com.