20 Minute Healthy Sesame Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    270 kcal

20 Minute Healthy Sesame Chicken

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2 inch strips or cubes)
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 pinch each salt & pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame
  • Cooked white rice for serving
  • Small bunch spring onions scallions, chopped
  • For the sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha add more for more heat
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl combine the chicken, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a large pan over high heat for at least 2 minutes. Add oil and chicken to pan. Stir-fry chicken for 5-6 minutes or until it's golden brown. Add the sauce and allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce is thick and sticky.
  3. Remove chicken from pan, sprinkle with chopped spring onions and more sesame seeds if desired. Serve with hot white rice or noodles.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 913mg (38%) Potassium 466mg (13%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.3mg (3%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 270kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 913mg 38%
Potassium 466mg 10%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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