• 1 1/2 tbsp light oil (I used grapeseed)

FOR THE MARINADE

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dry white wine or rice wine vinegar
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

FOR THE SAUCE

• 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced or grated
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp brown sugar, agave, or honey
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2-1 tsp red pepper flakes (less if you don't like spicy food, or more if you're into a lot of spice)

OPTIONAL GARNISHES

• thinly sliced green onions
• sliced chilis
• 2 tbsp toasted almonds (adds 1 SmartPoint per serving)