Sesame Chicken

June 25, 2020 Comments Off on Sesame Chicken
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Sesame Chicken

Sweet and tangy with spice from the ginger and strong sesame flavor, this chicken makes a delicious keto meal. You can simplify this even more by skipping the breading of the chicken and just pan searing the chicken thigh pieces before coating them in the sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: asian, Chicken, dairy-free, dinner, lunch, main, nightshade-free, nut-free, sesame
Servings: 4
Calories: 409kcal
Author: Jenny Ross

Ingredients

Sauce

Chicken

  • avocado oil
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup protein powder unflavored
  • salt and pepper to taste

To Serve

  • 2 green onions

Instructions

  • Combine all sauce ingredients except sesame oil in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and reduce the volume by at least half, or until a syrupy consistency is reached. Off heat, add the sesame oil and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. When hot, add oil so that it is 2-3 inches deep and heat the oil to 300ºF.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Then dip into egg and finally into protein powder. Add several pieces of breaded chicken to the hot oil and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until crispy and golden. Transfer to paper towel to drain excess oil. When all the chicken is cooked, toss it with the reserved sauce and the and sprinkle with green onions.

Notes

Nutrition assumes that 1 tablespoon of oil is absorbed in frying. 
Nutrition Facts
Sesame Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
409
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
 
152
mg
51
%
Sodium
 
1076
mg
47
%
Potassium
 
330
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
 
208
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
25
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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