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Lighter Sesame Chicken
Lighter Sesame Chicken satisfies a craving for Chinese take-out, without all the calories, sugar, and gluten. Easy and satisfying!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Kristin Porter📖 iowagirleats
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare rice according to package directions.
2
In a small saucepan, steam broccoli until crisp tender then set aside.
3
Combine honey, sesame seeds, Tamari, and garlic together in a small bowl then set aside.
sesame seeds2 Tablespoonsgarlic (minced)1 clove
4
In a separate, larger bowl, whisk together egg white and cornstarch until smooth. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper then add to egg white mixture and toss to evenly coat.
egg white1cornstarch2 Tablespoonssalt and pepper
5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then carefully add chicken in one layer. Cook for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Turn off heat then remove skillet from burner. Add prepared sauce and green onions then toss to coat. Stir in broccoli then scoop mixture into bowls over cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts
calories
311 kcal
fat Content
8 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
19 g
sodium Content
599 mg
protein Content
18 g
trans Fat Content
0.03 g
cholesterol Content
36 mg
carbohydrate Content
44 g
saturated Fat Content
1 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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