Better Than Take Out Sesame Chicken

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 4
Better Than Take Out Sesame Chicken Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/8 cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce ( I use low sodium or tamari )
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
4 whole green onions , thinly sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
347
Sugar
9g
Fat
16g
This Better Than Take Out Sesame Chicken recipe is perfect for those who want to enjoy Chinese food at home. The recipe is easy to make, and the ingredients can be easily found in any supermarket. The chicken is marinated with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and minced ginger, giving it a unique sweet and savory flavor. The dish is garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions, making it a colorful, healthy and delicious dish that will impress your family and friends. The recipe takes about 30 minutes total to make.

Instructions

1.Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add the sesame seeds and toast for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2.Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with black pepper.
3.Add the vegetable oil to the skillet and swirl to coat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
4.While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced ginger, and garlic in a small bowl.
5.Once the chicken is browned, add the green onions to the skillet and stir to combine. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and onions and stir to coat.
6.Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
7.Serve immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and additional green onions if desired.

PROS

This Sesame Chicken recipe is better than takeout as it is healthier and homemade.

The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet, savory and tangy.

CONS

The recipe contains brown sugar, which makes it high in calories and carbs.

Overcooking the chicken will make it dry and tough to eat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and low in fat, especially when eaten without the skin.
Sesame seeds are a healthy source of antioxidants and fiber. Soy sauce is high in sodium but low in calories, making it a good condiment choice for people who want to reduce calories and salt intake.
Hoisin sauce is made from soybeans and is high in protein and iron.

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