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Updated Jan 31, 2017
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Hack your favorite Chinese take-out recipe with this super quick and easy version of sesame chicken.

Easy Sesame Chicken

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

  • 1 bag (20 oz) frozen lightly breaded chicken chunks or frozen popcorn chicken
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1 bottle (14 oz) 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

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Make chicken as directed on package for oven directions.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

420 Calories
22g Total Fat
16g Protein
39g Total Carbohydrate
20g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
420
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
22g
33%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
1270mg
53%
Potassium
250mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
39g
13%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
20g
Protein
16g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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