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This lighter Sesame Chicken recipe features tender chicken breast bites tossed in a sweet, savory, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions. Sesame Chicken, a popular dish in Chinese-American cuisine, is typically high in sugar, calories, and carbs due to deep frying and sauce. This healthier version uses chicken breasts, a sugar-free substitute, and minimal oil for a crispy texture. The chicken is coated in a glossy sauce and finished with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve over rice or swap for brown fried rice or cauliflower rice for a Chinese takeout feel. Try this recipe and enjoy a lighter take on a classic favorite!
Tommy loves sesame chicken and gave my healthier version two thumbs up! More healthy Chinese-inspired dishes you should try are Kung Pao Tofu, Broccoli Beef, and Shrimp Egg Rolls.
Sesame Chicken is a Chinese-American dish known for its sweet and savory flavors with a hint of tang. The addictive sauce balances sweetness with acidity and saltiness.
This dish is a favorite on Chinese takeout menus but is also simple to make at home. The crispy texture of the chicken and the perfect balance of sweetness and thickness of the sauce make it a delicious meal.
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Sesame Chicken Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this easy sesame chicken recipe:
- Chicken breast
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Ginger powder
- Arrowroot or corn starch
- Avocado oil
- Toasted sesame oil
- Red pepper flakes
- Garlic
- White rice
- Scallions
Sesame Chicken Sauce Ingredients
- Reduced-sodium soy sauce
- Monk fruit sweetener
- Tomato paste
- Seasoned rice vinegar
- Toasted sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh ginger
- Arrowroot or cornstarch slurry
Combine cubed chicken with seasoning and let it rest. Cook the chicken in avocado oil until crispy. Make the sauce and add it to the cooked chicken along with the slurry to thicken. Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
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