Simple Sautéed Sesame Chicken

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This recipe with sautéed chicken breast slices made with basic pantry ingredients is a healthier, simpler, and more savory take on sesame chicken. My husband absolutely loves it. It's the perfect alternative to a night in with takeout. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, and water chestnuts.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 4 (6 ounce) chicken breast halves

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 2 teaspoons honey (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make simple sautéed sesame chicken.

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  2. Cut chicken breasts into 1/4-inch thick slices; cut slices to 1 1/2 inches in length. Season with salt and pepper.

    Chicken sliced into strips and seasoned with salt and pepper.

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  3. Combine flour, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss until well coated.

    Flour, red pepper flakes, onion and garlic powder tossed with chicken.

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  4. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey; stir to coat.

    Soy sauce, sesame oil and honey mixed in with chicken.

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  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes.

    Chicken sautéing until golden-brown.

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Recipe Tip

You can use toasted sesame oil if desired, and gluten-free flour will work in place of regular flour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

253 Calories
11g Fat
6g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 729mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 32g 65%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 299mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.