Hunan Blend

Ingredients

2 tb sesame seeds
1 tb szechwan peppercorns
1 tb garlic
1 tb ginger
1 cilantro
1/2 tb pepper
1/2 tb mustard seed
2 lb chicken breasts
6 slices ripe purple plums
1 slice onion
1 clove garlic
3 tb water
2 tb lemon juice
2 tb soy sauce
1/2 ts liquid sugar substitute
1 hunan blend

Instructions

Brown chicken, skin side down, in an ungreased non-stick skillet or chicken fryer. Drain and discard chicken fat. Blot chicken with paper towel, remove skin, and return to the pan, skin side up. Add remaining ingredients except the low calorie sweetener. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender 40-45 minutes. Uncover and continue simmering until sauce is thick. Add low calorie sweetener only after cooking is complete and skillet has been removed from heat. Serves: 4