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guilt free sesame chicken

(6 ratings)
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Recipe by
Nor Mac
@Adashofloverecipepage
Northern, MA

I love Chinese food. I don't like the fat in the deep fried Sesame chicken. This is a delicious lower fat version.You won't even know you are eating low fat. It is really really good. Believe me you will go back for seconds. Enjoy!!

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(6 ratings)
yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For guilt free sesame chicken

  • 3
    good size boneless skinless chicken breast halves cubed
  • 2 Tbsp
    canola oil ( note you may need to cook chicken in 2 batches. just cut canola oil in half)
  • SAUCE
  • 4 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1 tsp
    sesame oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    sesame seeds
  • 3 Tbsp
    soy sauce( i use tamari)
  • 2 clove
    grated or pressed garlic
  • 2 tsp
    corn starch
  • 1/4 tsp
    white pepper
  • 3 Tbsp
    chopped scallions
  • COATING FOR CHICKEN
  • 2
    egg whites
  • 1/3 c
    corn starch
  • a dash of salt and pepper
  • RICE
  • 1 - 2 c
    cook rice according to directions on bag or box white or brown
  • BROCOLLI
  • 2 - 3 c
    steamed broccoli crowns

How To Make guilt free sesame chicken

  • 1
    Start cooking the rice according to directions on box or bag. Omit rice for low carb diets.
  • 2
    Mix all ingredients together for sauce,and set aside.
  • 3
    Cut up chicken in to 1 1/2 inch chunks. (MAKE SURE CHICKEN IS DRY,OR THE CORN STARCH MIXTURE WILL NOT STICK) if mixture is to thin. Add more corn starch.
  • 4
    whisk the egg whites in a bowl and add the corn starch salt and pepper. Whisk all together well. Toss chicken in the egg white mixture to coat. Fry in 2 batches. Fry in large pan with Canola oil until no pink shows,and golden brown.
  • 5
    Steam Broccoli to desired tenderness. Add broccoli to pan with chicken. Pour the sauce over the chicken and Broccoli and toss to coat.Cook 1 minute. Serve over white or brown rice.
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