Chinese Restaurant-Style Sesame Chicken

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 6
Chinese Restaurant-Style Sesame Chicken
in Chinese

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon real maple syrup
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon peanut oil
4 leaves red leaf lettuce - rinsed
1 large tomato , cut into wedges

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
380
Sugar
4g
Fat
15g
Sesame chicken is a menu item in every Chinese restaurant but isn't always the healthiest option due to frying. This recipe uses flour-coated chicken in a pan and then drizzled with the sweet-and-savory sauce. The sesame seeds add crunch and nutty flavor. Together they make a great combination over a bed of red lettuce with tomato wedges on the side. If you're a meal-prepper, this recipe pairs perfectly with brown rice. The taste of this recipe is often described as a fragrant and flavorful chicken alongside a slightly sweet sauce, completing every bite with nutty sesame seeds.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, sherry, ginger, and Chinese five-spice powder.
2.Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste, then coat with flour.
3.Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add peanut oil.
4.Add chicken and cook until golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes.
5.Pour the sauce over the chicken, stirring until evenly coated.
6.Serve over a bed of red lettuce with tomato wedges on the side and sprinkle sesame seeds on the top.

PROS

This dish is a healthy alternative to takeout Sesame Chicken with fewer calories and fat content.
Chinese five-spice powder adds a unique flavor to make it different from regular fried chicken.
The recipe comes together in about 20 minutes, meaning it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

CONS

The recipe uses flour, which can add carbs to the dish.
If you’re not a fan of red lettuce or tomatoes, there are not many substitutions for them on the side.
As with any fried chicken dish, it’s not the healthiest option out there, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a high-protein meat option that helps build muscle, boost metabolism, and promote weight loss. Soy sauce contains amino acids that can reduce the risk of heart disease. Sesame seeds are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber, with potential benefits of lowering cholesterol levels and improving blood pressure. Ginger can relieve nausea and inflammation.

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