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Skillet Sesame Chicken
Skillet Sesame Chicken is an easy way to make a favorite Chinese dish. It's just as quick as takeout and even more delicious with sweet and tangy flavors.
Prep Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 13 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 226 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , optional
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into matchbox-sized pieces, about 1/4 inch thick but in a wide, flat square shape.
- Add pieces to large ziplock bag.
- Add in soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, sesame oil, honey, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate for 2 hours.
- Add vegetable oil into a large heavy skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and brown on both sides (do not crowd your skillet, it is better to cook in batches).
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, serve with steamed vegetables and rice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
399mg
(17%)
Potassium
439mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
71IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 399mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 71IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.