LIGHTER SESAME CHICKEN
Say "open sesame" to a Chinese-restaurant classic that's no longer a guilty pleasure. This chicken is sauteed in a little oil instead of deep fried. The less-sweet sauce has fewer calories than a standard recipe, and, nutritionally, brown rice beats white.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a steamer basket in a large saucepan, and fill with 1 inch water; set aside for broccoli. Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, make sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and garlic; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites and cornstarch. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add half the chicken; cook, turning occasionally, until golden and opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining tablespoon oil and chicken. Return all the chicken to skillet; add reserved sauce and scallions, and toss to coat.
- Meanwhile, place saucepan with steamer basket over high heat; bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Serve sesame chicken with broccoli and rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 51 g
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Ogwal Daniel
daniel-ogwal32@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra ginger and garlic to the sauce and it was much better.
Klarisa Demiraj
klarisa.d@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.
Jessie Christensen
c_j@gmail.comThis was easy to make and tasted great! I'm definitely going to make this again.
Cm Akash
acm@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of sesame chicken, but this recipe was actually really good. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was flavorful without being too sweet.
Kc Fiala
f@yahoo.comThis recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best sesame chicken he's ever had.
Zamir Hussain Abbasi
h.zamir3@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out dry and tough. The sauce was also too sweet for my taste.
Md robin Mia
mia-m@hotmail.comGreat recipe! The chicken was tender and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Adnan Qureshi
qureshiadnan@aol.comThis was delicious! I made it for my husband and he loved it. The chicken was crispy and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. We will definitely be making this again.
Tasawer hussain Mallah
mallah@hotmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my guests.
SAIF– 99x
s-99x61@yahoo.comThis sesame chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and not too sweet. I served it with rice and steamed broccoli, and it was a perfect meal.