Best 6 Simple Sesame Chicken With Couscous Recipes

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Sesame chicken is a classic Chinese takeout dish that is sweet, savory, and coated in a rich sesame sauce. Paired with couscous, a fluffy North African grain, this dish is a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create this delicious and satisfying dinner that is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SESAME CHICKEN COUSCOUS SALAD



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I grow lots of the ingredients needed in this recipe. Fresh-tasting and crunchy, it's a perfect summer salad. Try leaving out the chicken and mixing the veggies with the couscous for a fun side dish. -Tari Ambler of Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 green onions, sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen sugar snap peas
3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
3/4 cup diced zucchini
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon thawed apple juice concentrate
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the broth, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in green onions. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., Place pea pods in a steamer basket in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 1 minute. Add broccoli; cover and steam 2 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl; add chicken, red pepper and zucchini., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, apple juice concentrate, water, canola oil, ginger, pepper and remaining soy sauce and sesame oil. Shake well. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chilled. Serve over couscous. Sprinkle with almonds and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE SESAME CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS



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I created this dish after my three kids tried Chinese takeout and asked for more. To make things easy for myself, I typically use a rotisserie chicken from the deli. -Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups coleslaw mix
4 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup reduced-fat Asian toasted sesame salad dressing, divided
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Chopped peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add coleslaw mix; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or just until tender. Add green onions, 2 tablespoons dressing and couscous; heat through. Remove couscous from pan; keep warm., In same skillet, add chicken and remaining dressing; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. Serve over couscous; top with cilantro and, if desired, peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PERFECT SESAME CHICKEN



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If you want the perfect sesame chicken recipe this is it! You may want to increase the vinegar or lower the amount of sugar. It all depends on how sweet you want the sauce.

Provided by Doreen P

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 dash sesame oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon chile paste
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup water
1 quart olive oil for frying
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Sift flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder into a bowl. Pour in low-sodium soy sauce, sherry, 2 tablespoons water, vegetable oil, and a dash of sesame oil; stir until smooth. Stir in chicken until coated with the batter, then cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Dissolve 1/4 cup cornstarch into 1/2 cup of water, and stir into boiling sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens and turns clear, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and keep sauce warm.
  • Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Drop in the battered chicken pieces, a few at a time, and fry until they turn golden brown and float to the top of the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. To serve, place fried chicken pieces onto a serving platter, and pour the hot sauce overtop. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 713.9 mg, Sugar 33.7 g

SIMPLE SAUTEED SESAME CHICKEN



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A healthier, simpler, and more savory take on sesame chicken. This recipe can be made with regular flour or with a gluten-free flour mix, along with basic ingredients you can already find in your kitchen. My husband absolutely loves it and it is the perfect alternative to a night in with take-out. Best served with steamed rice, broccoli, carrots, and water chestnuts. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.

Provided by Alyson Petruncio

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large 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
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch slices about 1/4-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Combine flour, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss well. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey; stir to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 86.1 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 728.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SESAME CHICKEN COUSCOUS SALAD



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This is just a delight for a spring picnic or small potluck. To save time, you can do steps 1-3 the day before and store the couscous in the refrigerator. Almonds, sesame oil and seeds can be easily omited and the oil replaced with olive oil in step 1 (and just omited altogether in step 6).

Provided by Valeria

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 green onions, sliced
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped (optional)
1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas or 1 1/2 cups snow peas
3/4 cup broccoli floret
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine broth, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil and bring to a boil.
  • Place couscous in large bowl and stir in boiling broth. Cover and let stand 5-8 minutes. Fluff with fork.
  • Stir in green onions and red pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • Steam peas one minute. Add broccoli and steam 2 more minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water and drain.
  • Add chicken, peas and broccoli to couscous.
  • In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, pepper and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Blend into couscous mixture.
  • Mix in toasted almonds and sesame seeds immediately before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • Variation: Substitute bulgur for couscous. Allow to stand in boiling liquid, covered, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.3, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 574.1, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 19.9

CRISPY WONTON CHICKEN SALAD



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This dynamic chicken salad, starring crispy strips of fried wonton wrappers, draws inspiration from the wonton chicken salad at the soup and salad buffet chain Sweet Tomatoes, as well as the American Chinese chicken salads that pervaded chain-restaurant menus throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. In a supporting role, letting the crispy wontons shine, is the punchy dressing of peach preserves, rice vinegar, sesame oil and chili powder. The dressing's low oil content - plus the addition of mayonnaise, which helps create an emulsion - means the salad greens stay crunchy and keep for longer. For the chicken, you can use any leftover meat or tear pieces from a store-bought rotisserie bird.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories     salads and dressings, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons peach or apricot preserves
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt
8 ounces cooked chicken meat, torn into bite-size pieces (2 cups)
8 wonton wrappers (see Tip)
Vegetable oil, for frying
Salt
2 romaine hearts, coarsely chopped
4 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 packed cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
1 packed cup coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, peach preserves, mayonnaise, soy sauce, chili powder and onion powder, and season to taste with salt.
  • Prepare the salad: Add the chicken to the dressing and toss.
  • To fry the wonton wrappers, cut the squares into 1/2-inch strips, then cut those strips in half crosswise to shorten them. In a medium saucepan, heat an inch of oil over medium to 350 degrees, or until a wonton strip immediately bubbles when added. Carefully add the wonton strips to the hot oil and, stirring constantly with a slotted spoon, fry until puffy and golden, 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Transfer the crispy wontons to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
  • Assemble the salad: Add the chopped romaine, scallions, cilantro, mint and half of the fried wontons to the bowl with the dressed chicken, and toss to combine. Season with salt as needed. Top with the remaining fried wontons and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking chicken, don't overcrowd the pan or it will not cook evenly. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
  • Use a good quality sesame oil: Sesame oil is an important ingredient in this dish, so make sure to use a good quality oil. Look for an oil that is dark and has a slightly nutty flavor.
  • Add the vegetables at the end: Vegetables cook quickly, so add them to the stir-fry at the end of the cooking process. This will help to prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Sesame chicken is a delicious dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Sesame chicken with couscous is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. With its flavorful sauce, tender chicken, and fluffy couscous, this dish is a surefire hit. Plus, it's healthy and packed with vegetables, so you can feel good about serving it to your loved ones.

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