Best Simple Sesame Chicken Recipes

SIMPLE SAUTEED SESAME CHICKEN

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A healthier, simpler, and more savory take on sesame chicken. This recipe can be made with regular flour or with a gluten-free flour mix, along with basic ingredients you can already find in your kitchen. My husband absolutely loves it and it is the perfect alternative to a night in with take-out. Best served with steamed rice, broccoli, carrots, and water chestnuts. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.

Provided by Alyson Petruncio

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 large chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch slices about 1/4-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Combine flour, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss well. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey; stir to coat.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 728.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SIMPLE SESAME GINGER CHICKEN

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This is a quick way to flavor chicken; because it's thick, you can baste instead of having to marinate. I suggested a couple of different ways to prepare this.

Provided by ChrisMc

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
3 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced or 2 teaspoons ground ginger
3 -4 chicken breasts

Steps:

Blend the soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, and ginger well.
Baste the chicken breasts and broil or grill 5-8 minutes on each side, brushing frequently with sauce.
Alternately, cube the chicken and baste/marinate in the sauce, then fry in very hot oil and serve with vegetables over rice as a stir-fry.

SIMPLE SESAME CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS

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I created this dish after my three kids tried Chinese takeout and asked for more. To make things easy for myself, I typically use a rotisserie chicken from the deli. -Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups coleslaw mix
4 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup reduced-fat Asian toasted sesame salad dressing, divided
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Chopped peanuts, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add coleslaw mix; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or just until tender. Add green onions, 2 tablespoons dressing and couscous; heat through. Remove couscous from pan; keep warm., In same skillet, add chicken and remaining dressing; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Serve over couscous; top with cilantro and, if desired, peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE SESAME CHICKEN

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"Returning home after 20 years as a missionary in the Philippines, I've tried to make food like we had there and came up with these flavorful strips. This recipe became a family favorite and is often requested at potlucks!" Lynn Jonas - Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-2/3 cups Caesar salad croutons, crushed
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, combine crushed croutons and sesame seeds. Place eggs in a third shallow bowl. Coat chicken with flour mixture, then dip in eggs and coat with crouton mixture., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in butter and oil in batches over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 319mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE SESAME CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS

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I created this dish after my three kids tried Chinese takeout and asked for more. To make things easy for myself, I typically use a rotisserie chicken from the deli. -Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups coleslaw mix
4 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup reduced-fat Asian toasted sesame salad dressing, divided
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Chopped peanuts, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add coleslaw mix; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or just until tender. Add green onions, 2 tablespoons dressing and couscous; heat through. Remove couscous from pan; keep warm., In same skillet, add chicken and remaining dressing; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Serve over couscous; top with cilantro and, if desired, peanuts.

SIMPLE SESAME CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS RECIPE

Simple Sesame Chicken with Couscous Recipe image

I created this dish after my three kids tried Chinese takeout and asked for more. To make things easy for myself, I typically use a rotisserie chicken from the deli. -Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups coleslaw mix
4 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup reduced-fat Asian toasted sesame salad dressing, divided
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Chopped peanuts, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add coleslaw mix; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or just until tender. Add green onions, 2 tablespoons dressing and couscous; heat through. Remove couscous from pan; keep warm.
In same skillet, add chicken and remaining dressing; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Serve over couscous; top with cilantro and, if desired, peanuts.
Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Simple Sesame Chicken with Couscous in Simple & Delicious
February/March 2014, p2-13
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