Sesame Chicken Stew with Shiitake Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lb

boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces

2 tbsp

Asian sesame oil

garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp

minced fresh ginger

1 tsp

salt, plus more, to taste

Freshly ground pepper,

carrots, peeled and chopped

yellow onion, chopped

to 10 fresh shiitake mushrooms, remove and discard the, thinly slice the caps

4 cups

chicken or vegetable broth

3 tbsp

sesame seeds

3 tbsp

soy sauce

1 1/2 tbsp

cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp. water

1/4 cup

chopped fresh cilantro