Black sesame chicken, dipped in a tangy roasted red pepper sauce, is a delectable dish that offers a unique blend of flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for a flavorful appetizer or a main course that's sure to impress your dinner guests, this recipe is sure to deliver. The sweet and savory sauce, combined with the crispy sesame coating on the chicken, creates a taste sensation that will linger in your memory. So, let's embark on a culinary adventure and explore the steps to create this tantalizing dish, perfect for special occasions or a simple weeknight meal.
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CHICKEN WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
"I created this recipe as a way to introduce different vegetables to my family," advises Kelly Cobb, Mason, Ohio. "My 3-year-old son said it was the best chicken he'd ever tasted."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 15 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skin. Coarsely chop peppers; transfer to a food processor., Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves); cut top off of garlic bulb. Brush with 1 teaspoon oil. Wrap bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes. Squeeze softened garlic into the food processor with peppers; cover and process until almost smooth. Set aside., Sprinkle both sides of chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, cook leek for 2 minutes or until leek is lightly browned. Add broth, stirring to loosen any browned bits from pan. Add red pepper mixture, chicken and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes until the chicken juices run clear. Uncover; pepper sauce over pasta if desired. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN IN RED PEPPER SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the chicken in a medium Dutch oven or heavy pot and add the bell pepper and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to medium low; gently simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, about 12 minutes. Transfer the chicken and bell pepper to a plate using a slotted spoon; let cool. Shred the chicken.
- Add the beans to the pot with the broth. Increase the heat to high, cover and cook until crisp-tender, 7 minutes. Transfer the beans to a colander using a slotted spoon, reserving the broth in the pot; rinse under cold water and let drain. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Meanwhile, lightly toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes; remove to a plate and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add the bread. Cook, stirring often, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer the garlic and bread to a blender or food processor along with the bell pepper, 1/2 cup of the warm broth, 1 tablespoon each capers and parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Puree until smooth; transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the chicken to the red pepper sauce; season with salt and toss. Top each serving with the remaining capers and parsley; serve the green beans on the side, sprinkled with the almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 166 milligrams, Sodium 583 milligrams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 58 grams
CHICKEN WITH RED PEPPER SAUCE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the chicken: Put the chicken in a resealable bag. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning to the bag and smush everything together. Seal and refrigerate.
- For the red pepper sauce: Melt the butter and add the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until starting to soften. Add the red peppers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until hot.
- Add the broth (if you like a thicker sauce only add 1 cup broth, for a thinner sauce add 2 cups broth), salt and pepper and stir until heated. Splash in the cream.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Carefully transfer the contents of the skillet to a food processor or blender. Place on the lid and puree the pepper mixture until totally blended (there will still be some texture to the peppers). You can serve the sauce right away or cool it and bag it up.
- When ready to cook, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes a side.
- Heat up the red pepper sauce in a pan. Serve everyone a piece of chicken, spoon some sauce over each piece, and garnish with Parmesan shavings and a sprinkling of parsley. Serve with roasted vegetables alongside.
CHINESE CHICKEN WITH BLACK PEPPER SAUCE
For Shae, who discovered this on a Chinese buffet. I had found this on a buffet also. It is a great little dish, with a little bite of pepper that is quite addictive!
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 30m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Note: This recipe calls for boneless thigh meat, which is preferred, but I tried using breast meat and the result was fine also.
- Mix together sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- Cut chicken into a small dice, about 1/4-inch.
- Heat 1-2 cups peanut or other cooking oil in your wok.
- Place cornstarch in a small bowl and begin to dust chicken pieces, shaking off excess.
- Fry in hot oil in small batches until crispy and golden, about 2-3 minutes; drain.
- Remove oil from wok and discard.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok and stir-fry onion about 1 minute; add peas and carrots and cook another 30 seconds.
- Add sauce mixture to wok along with chicken pieces and stir to coat everything evenly.
- Serve at once with hot steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.3, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 125.9, Sodium 952.2, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 32.6
BLACK SESAME CHICKEN WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE
You can make the sauce up to 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate and heat just before serving. You can substitute garlic herb cream cheese spread if you don't care for chevre cheese. Black sesame seed can be used for a more dramatic look.
Provided by carolinafan
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. Place melted butter in large shallow bowl.
- Make 2-inch horizontal slit in each chicken breast. Stuff 1 tablespoons cheese in each pocket. Dip each chicken breast into butter; sprinkle with sesame seed.
- Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in oil until brown on both sides. Place chicken in pan. Drizzle with any remaining butter.
- Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Meanwhile, prepare Roasted Red Pepper Sauce; keep warm. Serve chicken in pool of sauce, or drizzle sauce over chicken.
- To prepare sauce: Place all ingredients except sour cream in mini food processor or blender. Cover and process until smooth. Heat mixture in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot; remove from heat. Strain if desired; stir in sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.4, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 96.4, Sodium 701.1, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 29.2
CRISP COCONUT CHICKEN WITH ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER SAUCE
Categories Blender Chicken Bake Roast Valentine's Day Coconut Bell Pepper Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a blender purée the bell pepper with the lemon juice, the sugar, the cayenne, the oil, and salt and black pepper to taste until the sauce is smooth. In a small bowl whisk together the garlic paste, the ginger, and the mustard and spread the mixture onto both sides of the chicken. In separate bowls have ready the seasoned flour, the egg wash, and the coconut. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess, dip it in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off, and coat it thoroughly with the coconut, pressing the coconut to make it adhere.
- In a large ovenproof skillet heat the butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides and in it sauté the chicken for 2 minutes on each side, or until the coconut is golden. Add the Sherry, transfer the skillet to a preheated 375°F. oven, and bake the chicken for 10 to 12 minutes, or until it is just cooked through. Divide the sauce between 2 large plates and arrange the chicken on it.
- To roast peppers:
- Using a long-handled fork char the peppers over an open flame, turning them, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the skins are blackened. (Or broil the peppers on the rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 2 inches from the heat, turning them every 5 minutes, for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the skins are blistered and charred.) Transfer the peppers to a bowl and let them steam, covered, until they are cool enough to handle. keeping the peppers whole, peel them starting at the blossom end, cut off the tops, and discard the seeds and ribs. (Wear rubber gloves when handling chilies.)
Tips for Making the Best Black Sesame Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your dish. Make sure to use high-quality black sesame seeds, roasted red peppers, and soy sauce. - Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken: This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and becoming crispy. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary. - Use a well-seasoned wok: A well-seasoned wok will help to prevent the chicken from sticking and will also add flavor to the dish. - Adjust the spice level to your liking: If you like your food spicy, add more chili flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce. If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the amount of spice. - Serve the chicken immediately: Crispy black sesame chicken is best served hot and fresh out of the wok.Conclusion:
This black sesame chicken with roasted red pepper sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of crispy chicken, flavorful sauce, and roasted red peppers is sure to please everyone at your table. Serve it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
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