Sesame Chicken Recipe
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Chicken breast pieces in a sweet, savory, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce topped with sesame seeds and green onions. The sauce combines soy, ginger, garlic, and a touch of heat. Served over rice for a quick stir-fry style dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into small 1/2-inch cubes)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot ( or cornstarch)
- 1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoons avocado oil (divided)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 scallions (sliced)
- 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
- 3 tablespoons monk fruit sweetener (coconut sugar, honey or sweetener of choice)
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 2 ½ tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot ( or cornstarch)
- ¼ cup filtered water
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 35M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 1362mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 672mg
- Calcium
- 42mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1362MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.