Sesame Chicken Recipe (Healthy Chinese Sesame Chicken)
Sesame Chicken is a popular Chinese dish that is usually deep fried and tossed in a sweet sticky sesame sauce. This is a healthy version of the classic dish that doesn’t involve any deep frying, but still the chicken tastes so juicy and flavourful. This sesame chicken pairs well with steamed rice and vegetables.
Equipment
Wok
Ingredients
For Velveting Chicken
- 1 large Boneless Chicken Breast
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon Baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper powder
- 2 teaspoon Peanut Oil
For Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Light Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 1½ tablespoon Brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon MSG optional
For Aromatics (Saute)
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Garlic peeled and chopped finely
- 2 teaspoon Ginger peeled and chopped finely
- 2 no Spring Onion whites chopped finely
- 2 teaspoon Red chilli flakes
For Garnishing
- 2 no Spring Onion Greens chopped finely
- 2 teaspoon Toasted Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Start by velveting the chicken. This is a technique which is used in Chinese cooking to keep the chicken moist and juicy even after cooking. Mix chicken with salt, pepper, baking soda, cornstarch and oil. Mix well to coat the chicken in all the ingredients. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Mix the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
- Heat a wok on high heat. You can add a teaspoon of oil if needed. Add the marinated chicken into the wok and spread the chicken in an even layer so the chicken touches the wok. Don’t touch it, and Let it cook for 1 minute.
- Now stir the chicken and spread again and let it cook for another 1 minute. Repeat this until the chicken is well coloured and cooked completely. Remove the cooked chicken to a bowl.
- Now heat toasted sesame oil in the same wok on high heat. Add in ginger, garlic and spring onion whites. Saute for 30 seconds. Add in red chilli flakes and give a good mix.
- Pour the prepared sauce and mix well. The sauce will thicken almost immediately.
- Now add in the cooked seared chicken into the sauce and toss on high heat for 1 minute. The sauce will coat the chicken.
- Finally add in spring onion greens and toasted sesame seeds and toss well. Serve with rice.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Sesame Chicken Recipe (Healthy Chinese Sesame Chicken)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
313
% Daily Value*
Fat
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
72
mg
24
%
Sodium
1601
mg
70
%
Potassium
545
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
629
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
52
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.