Chinese: Sesame Chicken

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Add a kick to your chicken with this simple recipe that is just in time for those summer barbecues!

60 minutes Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

554 calories per serving view nutrition facts

2 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3/4	pounds	chicken	breasts, skinless, boneless
3	tablespoons	flour, all-purpose
2	tablespoons	sesame seeds
1	tablespoon	soy sauce
1/2	teaspoon	peanut oil
1	tablespoon	maple syrup
1	x	lettuce	red, leaves
1	tablespoon	sherry	dry
1	each	tomato	large, ripe
1	teaspoon	ginger	fresh, chopped
1	x	black pepper	to taste

Directions

Meanwhile, place sesame seeds on a baking tray and toast in oven for 10 minutes or until slightly brown. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Dredge chicken in flour seasoned with a little salt and pepper. Shake off any excess.

Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Add chicken and brown, about 1 minute per side. Spoon marinade over chicken. Reduce heat and sauté another minute, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and roll chicken in sesame seeds.

Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Line a serving plate with leaves, and spoon chicken on top. Cut tomato into wedges and use to garnish plate.

Reviews

it was very tastey
over 6 years ago by crystalcouslon

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 278g

Amount per Serving

Calories 554 46% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.0g	43%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	35%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 153mg	51%
Sodium 635mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 21.0g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	9%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 52.0g	104%