SESAME CHICKEN

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Enjoy this hearty chicken sprinkled with sesame seed and have it ready in just 20 minutes - perfect for a dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
2/3 cup water
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons canola or olive oil
1 package (14 oz) uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded), pieces cut in half
1 bag (1 lb) frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry, thawed, drained
1 tablespoon sesame seed

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/4 cups water and the salt to boiling over high heat. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with fork.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir 2/3 cup water, the soy sauce, lemon juice, cornstarch and sesame oil; set aside.
Heat nonstick wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add canola oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add chicken; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes. Add stir-fry vegetables; stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center and vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir soy sauce mixture into chicken mixture; heat to boiling. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g