Sesame chicken is a classic Chinese dish that is popular all over the world. It is typically made with chicken that is coated in a sweet and savory sauce and then baked or fried. This recipe for Simply Los Oven-Baked Sesame Chicken is a healthier take on the classic dish. It uses a combination of soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil to create a flavorful sauce that is then tossed with baked chicken and vegetables. The result is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal.
This article also includes recipes for two other popular sesame chicken dishes:
* **Air Fryer Sesame Chicken:** This recipe is perfect for those who want a crispy and flavorful sesame chicken without all the oil. The chicken is coated in a mixture of cornstarch, flour, and spices before being air-fried until golden brown. It is then tossed in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
* **Panda Express Sesame Chicken Copycat:** This recipe is a spot-on copycat of the popular Panda Express dish. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil before being coated in a cornstarch batter and fried. It is then tossed in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make dish.
BAKED SESAME CHICKEN
Open, sesame! This is a family favorite. For a variation, you can also use bone-in chicken pieces, but be sure to increase the cooking time in this case. Tip: To toast sesame seeds, place in a baking dish in a heated oven for about 5 to 10 minutes, watching carefully not to burn.
Provided by Laurie Thompson
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place soy sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish. On a piece of wax paper, mix together the sesame seeds, flour, salt and pepper. Dip the chicken pieces in the soy sauce to coat, then dredge in the sesame seed mixture. Arrange in baking dish in a single layer, then drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for approximately 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender and juices run clear. Baste with drippings once during cooking time. Garnish with extra sesame seeds if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 696.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BAKED SESAME CHICKEN WINGS
An excellent baked sesame chicken wing recipe. Nothing fried or breaded here!
Provided by Josh Nelson
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place frozen chicken wings, skin side-down, in the prepared pan.
- Combine soy sauce, water, and sugar in a bowl; pour sauce over chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, turn wings, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Return to the oven and bake until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 14.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1271.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
OVEN-BAKED SESAME CHICKEN
Chicken is one of my family's favorite meat and I prepare it several different ways. This melt-in-your mouth baked chicken is a much-requested entree for Sunday dinner.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add buttermilk. Seal bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. In a shallow bowl, combine butter, lemon juice and garlic. , In another bowl, combine bread crumbs, sesame seeds, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Drain chicken, discarding buttermilk; dry on paper towels. Dip chicken in butter mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. , Place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Drizzle with remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and bake an additional 20 minutes or until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts :
FAST SESAME CHICKEN
"My mother passed down the recipe for this tasty stir-fry, which is so quick and easy to make," writes Elizabeth Limestahl of Port Clinton, Ohio. "Served with wild rice and vegetables, it's a wholesome meal in minutes."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil until no longer pink. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame seeds. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes. , Remove chicken with a slotted spoon; set aside and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion and mushrooms until onion is tender. Return chicken to pan; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 13g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
OVEN BAKED SESAME CHICKEN
Make and share this Oven Baked Sesame Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sueie
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce and garlic in a bowl.
- Combine sesame seeds and flour in a flat dish.
- Dip chicken pieces in soy mix and then in sesame seeds, coating evenly.
- Place in ovenproof dish and drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake in moderate oven for 40 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.4, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 124.9, Sodium 932.6, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 34
Tips:
- To make the sesame sauce, whisk together all of the ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
- To make the chicken, cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, combine the chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring constantly, until browned on all sides.
- Add the sesame sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the sesame chicken with rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Oven-Baked Sesame Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sesame sauce is flavorful and addictive. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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