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20 Minute Healthy Sesame Chicken
From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 270 kcal
Ingredients
- 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
- In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Set aside.
- 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.
- Remove chicken from pan, sprinkle with chopped spring onions and more sesame seeds if desired. Serve with hot white rice or noodles.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.