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Sesame Chicken

A healthier take on a Chinese food favorite, this Sesame Chicken stir fry is an easy dinner that can be on the table in 30 minutes. It’s also non-spicy, so everyone in the family can enjoy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
  • drizzle of toasted sesame oil
  • Rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook, stirring as needed, until browned on all sides.
  2. Add sesame seeds and the garlic powder and stir to coat the chicken. Continue to cook until the sesame seeds are toasted, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken broth, hoisin sauce and pepper. Stir to coat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Cover the pan and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  5. Remove the cover from the pan and add the broccoli. Cook until the broccoli is crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Drizzle a bit of toasted sesame oil over the top.
  7. If desired, sprinkle with additional sesame seeds before serving over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline. Nutrition information does not include rice or noodles for serving.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline. Nutrition information does not include rice or noodles for serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 815mg (34%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 16g (32%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 815mg 34%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 16g 32%

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