Sesame Chicken
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Sesame Chicken
Description
Sesame Chicken highlights tender chicken breast pieces coated in an egg and arrowroot mixture, pan-fried to develop a crisp, golden surface. The sauce combines tamari (a soy alternative), rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, coconut sugar, and aromatics such as garlic, ginger, and sambal oelek for mild heat and a layered flavor profile. The inclusion of arrowroot powder in the sauce helps it thicken to a glossy finish that clings to each chicken piece. Toasted white sesame seeds add an extra textural contrast.
This dish is typically served hot over rice or cauliflower rice, with a side of broccoli or other vegetables to complement the savory, sweet, and slightly spicy notes. It works well for a satisfying dinner featuring both protein and vegetables.
The cooking method involves first mixing the sauce ingredients and preparing the chicken coated with an egg and starch mixture. The chicken is pan-cooked until browned on both sides before simmering briefly in the sauce to achieve the ideal consistency. The recipe notes encourage garnishing with additional sesame seeds or green onions, and sriracha if a spicier experience is desired.
Ingredients
Sauce
- ⅓ cup tamari coconut aminos or soy sauce, reduced sodium
- 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- ½ Tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons coconut sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger grated, fresh
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek or chili garlic sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 3 Tablespoons white sesame seeds
Chicken
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 egg large
- 2 Tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- sesame seeds green onion, sriracha, for topping
- rice for serving, or cauliflower rice
- broccoli for serving, roasted or steamed
Instructions
- Add all your sauce ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Cut chicken into bite-size chunks.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together egg, arrowroot powder, salt + pepper. Add chicken pieces to bowl and toss to coat.
- Add oil to pan and warm on medium high heat. Once warm add chicken to pan with egg mixture. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour sauce over chicken and bring to a simmer until it starts to thicken, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over rice with a side of broccoli or veggie of choice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 recipe | |
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1165mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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