Sesame Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
310 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American, Asian-American Fusion
Sesame Chicken
Description
The recipe begins by browning sesame seeds in a dry skillet to release their aroma. Chicken breast pieces are coated with egg, cornstarch, and soy sauce, which forms a light, crisp layer when cooked. After a brief marination, the chicken is stir-fried in vegetable oil until nearly cooked through.
A sauce made from chicken broth, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch is whisked together and added to the pan with the chicken. Cooking over medium-high heat causes the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken evenly, binding in flavors and the toasted sesame seeds. Finally, the dish is garnished with sliced green onions, adding a mild sharpness to balance the sweetness and richness.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave until steaming hot to preserve texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite size pieces, boneless skinless
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- green onions for garnish
Sesame Sauce
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil toasted
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, just until lightly browned and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Toss the chicken pieces with egg, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and soy sauce. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together broth, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
- In a 10-inch skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken and stir-fry until browned and almost cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the fried chicken to a bowl and repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Whisk the sauce and add it to the skillet along with all of the chicken and cook over medium-high heat while stirring until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the sesame seeds.
- Garnish with green onions.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave to maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1571mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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