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Easy Sesame Chicken Recipe
Easy Sesame Chicken features boneless, skinless chicken thighs seared to brown and coated in a sweet and tangy sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and a touch of chili garlic sauce. The dish is finished with toasted sesame seeds for crunch and served as a flavorful main that pairs well with steamed rice or vegetables.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
534 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
for sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 tablespoon ginger root grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Whisk together ingredients for sauce, set aside.
- Heat a oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat.
- 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.
- Add sauce, cook for 1-2 minutes, or until sauce has started to thicken and the chicken is coated in sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion, serve.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534
% 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.