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Sesame Ginger Chicken Recipe
Succulent chicken is coated with sesame and ginger then baked to perfection, making a savory-sweet, sticky, and umami-rich bite with hints of nuttiness and a zingy kick from ginger. It's the ultimate dinner for busy weeknights - with just five minutes of prep time, you'll have a healthy and flavor-packed dinner in the oven!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 312 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
North American
Ingredients
- 8 8 chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 1 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 2 teaspoons powdered ginger
- 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Minced parsley or cilanto to serve
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
741mg
(31%)
Potassium
379mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
257IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% 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.