Best Weight Watchers Sesame Chicken Recipes

Weight Watchers Sesame Chicken image

Provided by xpnsve

Categories Chicken

Time 31m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons sesame seeds, raw
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon gingerroot, fresh, minced
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch strips
2 teaspoons peanut oil

Steps:

Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds and cook until lightly toasted, shaking pan frequently, about 2 to 3 minutes; transfer seeds to a shallow dish and set aside.
Whisk water, soy sauce, maple syrup, sherry, ginger and five-spice powder together in a small bowl; set aside.
Combine flour, salt and pepper together in a shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. Shake chicken pieces to remove excess flour.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture to chicken and cook until sauce thickens and is almost evaporated, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
Dip chicken pieces in toasted sesame seeds and serve, drizzled with any additional soy sauce mixture. Yields about 4 strips per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.9, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 516.6, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.2, Protein 27.7

Ww 6 Points - Chinese Sesame Chicken image

Provided by mariposa13

Categories Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs chicken parts, skinned
1/2 cup water, plus
1 tablespoon water, divided
1/3 cup apple juice (no sugar added)
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 dash red pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

To toast sesame seeds, bake at 350F for 10 minutes.
Spray a 5 quart saucepan or dutch oven with nonstick spray.
Set over medium heat.
Add chicken parts and cook, turning when necessary, until chicken is browned on all sides, 4-6 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a platter and set aside.
In 2-cup measure or small mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup water with the juice, soy sauce, scallion, ketchup, sugar, garlic, and red pepper. Mix well.
Pour into pot and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to scrape up any browned particles from bottom of pan.
Reduce heat to low and return chicken to pot.
Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 20-25 minutes.
Transfer chicken to platter and keep warm, reserving liquid in pot.
Dissolve cornstarch in remaining tablespoon water and add liquid to pot.
Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened, 3-4 minutes.
Pour sauce evenly over chicken and sprinle with toasted sesame seeds.
6 Points per serving (serves 4).