Chinese Simmer Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1 tablespoon oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon catsup
1/4 cup dry sherry or 1/4 cup apple juice
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove (pressed or minced)
1 green onion, sliced
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in large skillet and brown chicken.
Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, catsup, sherry (or apple juice), pepper flakes, garlic and onion together.
Add mixture to chicken and simmer for 35-45 minutes.
Blend cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water and add to sauce to thicken.
Garnish with seeds and serve.