5 from 3 votes
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
20 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 chicken thigh cut into bite-sized pieces, boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups broccoli cut into bite-size pieces, fresh
- sesame oil drizzle, toasted
- rice for serving, or noodles
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the chicken broth, hoisin sauce and pepper. Stir to coat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pan and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the cover from the pan and add the broccoli. Cook until the broccoli is crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle a bit of toasted sesame oil over the top.
- If desired, sprinkle with additional sesame seeds before serving over rice or noodles.
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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
(35%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
815mg
(34%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
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.