Sesame Ginger Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
312 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Sesame Ginger Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe centers on oven-baking chicken drumsticks coated in a flavorful blend of sesame oil and spices. The chicken is tossed with toasted sesame seeds, brown sugar, ginger powder, finely minced garlic, and salt, plus cayenne pepper if desired, before arranging skin-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Baking at 425°F crispifies the skin and caramelizes the sugar, creating browned, flavorful edges while cooking the meat through.
The ginger and sesame provide a fragrant, nutty backbone accented by sweet and savory notes from the brown sugar and garlic. The optional cayenne adds a mild heat to the mix. Finishing with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro adds a bright, herbal contrast to the rich baked chicken.
It is a straightforward chicken recipe ideal for a main course paired with rice, steamed vegetables, or noodles. It suits cooks who want an oven-baked dish with distinctive sesame-ginger flavors and a crispy finish without complicated technique or ingredients.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ginger powdered
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- cayenne pepper optional, 1 teaspoon
- parsley to serve, minced; or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chicken in a medium-sized bowl and toss with the sesame oil. In a small bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side up, and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is brown and crispy and the chicken is no longer pink inside.
- Serve with a little minced parsley or cilantro over top.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 pieces of sesame ginger baked chicken | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 741mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 257IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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