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Easy Sesame Chicken

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 6
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Hack your favourite Chinese take-out recipe with this super quick and easy version of sesame chicken.
Created Apr 5, 2017
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Ingredients

  • 1 bag (20 oz/560 g) frozen lightly breaded chicken chunks or frozen popcorn chicken
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 bottle (355 mL) stir-fry sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seed
  • Cooked rice or steamed broccoli, if desired

Steps

  •  
    1
    Make chicken as directed on package for oven directions.
  •  
    2
    Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add garlic. Cook about 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant, stirring constantly. Add stir-fry sauce, gingerroot and pepper flakes; heat 1 to 2 minutes to simmering, stirring occasionally.
  •  
    3
    Remove chicken from oven; transfer to large bowl, and toss in heated sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seed, and serve. Serve with cooked rice or broccoli.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Top with sliced green onions, if desired.
  • Tip 2
    Stir-fry sauces vary in consistency and flavour; this recipe was tested with a thicker stir-fry sauce.

Nutrition Information

420 Calories, 22g Total Fat, 16g Protein, 39g Total Carbs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories
420
Total Fat
22g
Saturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg
Sodium
1270mg
Total Carbs
39g
Protein
16g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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