Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe

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4.7

63 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    534 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Asian, American

Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1.5 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds

for sauce

  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger root
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
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Instructions

  1. Whisk together ingredients for sauce, set aside.
  2. Heat a oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat.
  3. When oil is hot, add the chicken. Sear until browned on one side, then flip and repeat on the second side, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
  4. Add sauce, cook for 1-2 minutes, or until sauce has started to thicken and the chicken is coated in sauce.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion, serve.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 534kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 167mg (56%) Sodium 730mg (30%) Potassium 414mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 133IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 534 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 534kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 167mg 56%
Sodium 730mg 30%
Potassium 414mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 133IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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