Sesame Chicken
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings
Ingredients
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1/2 cup rice vinegar
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1/4 cup ketchup
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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3 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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2 teaspoons sesame oil
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. cubes
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1 cup cornstarch
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1/4 cup canola oil, divided
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2 teaspoons sesame seeds
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Hot cooked rice
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thinly sliced green onions, optional
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients until blended; set aside.
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2.
Place eggs and cornstarch in separate shallow bowls. Dip chicken, a few pieces at a time in eggs, then in cornstarch. Toss to coat; shake off excess.
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3.
In a wok or large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons canola oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken; stir-fry until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and remaining chicken.
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4.
Stir ketchup mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with rice and garnish with green onions, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 499 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 978mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein.
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