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Sesame Chicken

Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380kcal

Ingredients

The Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless, shaved into thin 2" pieces
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • salt and pepper to taste

The Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp white rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp ginger fresh grated
  • 2 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp corn starch

Other

  • 1 large green pepper chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 stalks green onion chopped into greens and whites
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside
  • heat some oil in a large pan on medium high
  • While the oil heats, combine the chicken ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Once the oil is sizzling add the chicken to the pan. Use your hand or a slotted spoon, do not pour the entire mixture direct into the pan
  • Cook the chicken, stirring frequently until golden brown- about 5 minutes, remove the chicken from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside
  • Add the peppers, yellow onion and green onion whites to the pan and stir fry for 3-5 minutes until the onions soften.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, add the sauce and green onion greens.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover and cook on medium-low for 2-3 minutes
  • Serve over rice garnished with more sesame seeds

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sesame Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
380
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
111
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
905
mg
39
%
Potassium
 
436
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
330
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
37
mg
45
%
Calcium
 
58
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.