This Healthy Sesame Chicken covered in a sticky sweet sesame sauce tastes just like Chinese takeout but is actually good for you
Prep Time: 10 Min Cook Time: 20 Min Total Time: 30 Min
Ingredients
| 1.33 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces |
| 1/4 tsp salt |
| 1/4 tsp pepper |
| 1 tbsp cornstarch |
| 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth |
| 2 garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 tbsp sesame oil |
| 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce |
| 1 tbsp brown sugar |
| 1 tbsp white vinegar |
| 1/2 tbsp olive oil |
| 1 tbsp sesame seeds |
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk the chicken stock, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, and white vinegar together. Set aside.
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In another bowl, toss the chicken with salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
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In a large pan (make sure it’s oven safe) heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken in one layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until seared and then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
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Turn off the heat and pour the sesame sauce mixture over the chicken, stirring to combine.
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Place the entire pan in the oven and cook for 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Then toss the chicken with sesame seeds and serve.
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SERVINGS: 4
Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 6 oz
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
Calories from Fat 70
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g
11%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 74mg
24%
Sodium 345mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
2%
Sugars 3g
Protein 33g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
