Sesame Chicken Recipe
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4.8
132 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
513 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Asian, Chinese-American Fussion
Sesame Chicken Recipe
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This healthy Sesame Chicken recipe features chicken breast bites in a sweet, savory, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into small 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons Monk Fruit Sweetener (coconut sugar, honey or sweetener of choice)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
- 2 ½ tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot ( or cornstarch)
- ½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot ( or cornstarch)
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- ¼ cup filtered water
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 scallions (sliced)
Instructions
- Combine cubed chicken with salt, pepper, ginger, arrowroot, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. I like to lay it flat on a cutting board and sprinkle the oil first and mix. Then I evenly distribute the powders and seasonings and mix well to evenly combine.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes. When hot add half of the avocado oil and let it heat up for 1 minute.
- Add half of the chicken in an even layer to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway until golden brown. It’s best to cook in batches not to overcrowd the pan so chicken can crisp up. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing the soy sauce, sugar, tomato paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and ginger together in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- Make the slurry by combing the tablespoon of cornstarch or arrowroot flour and water together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Add 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil to the pan along with red chili pepper flakes and garlic. Cook 30 seconds, stirring the pan frequently, until fragrant.
- Add half of the sauce to the pan and continue cooking for 1 minute, stirring the bottom of the pan frequently.
- Return the chicken back into the pan and toss to combine. Add the remainder of the sauce into the pan. Slowly drizzle in the arrowroot slurry and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve with cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
3/4 cup chicken with 3/4 cups rice
Calories
513kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
44.5g
(89%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2.5g
(13%)
Cholesterol
124mg
(41%)
Sodium
1115.5mg
(46%)
Fiber
1.5g
(6%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3/4 cup chicken with 3/4 cups rice | |
| Calories | 513kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 44.5g | 89% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1115.5mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
132 reviews
Excellent
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