SESAME CHICKEN WITH SNOW PEAS

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This is a lower sodium and lightened version of Sesame Chicken (no breading). Here, it is paired with steamed snow peas and brown rice, but you could easily swap them for steamed broccoli or whatever you wish.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
6 teaspoons canola oil
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons sugar
3 -4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon chili paste
4 cups snow peas
brown rice, for serving
toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and honey; toss in the chicken and marinate 20 minutes.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a skillet over medium high heat; brown chicken in batches (discard marinade), about 3 to 5 minutes each, adding oil between batches.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and wipe out skillet.
  • Add 2 teaspoons oil, cook green onions (reserve some of the green tops for garnish), ginger, and garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Whisk together broth, sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, chili paste, and remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce; add to skillet.
  • Cook until it thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes; stir in sesame oil.
  • Meanwhile, steam snow peas in a steamer basket placed over boiling water, until crisp tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Return chicken to skillet to heat through.
  • Serve over brown rice, with snow peas on the side.
  • Garnish with reserved green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.2, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 106.4, Sodium 877.8, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 16.9, Protein 32.1

Santosh Yadav
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I'm not a big fan of sesame chicken, but this recipe is pretty good.


Ma yia
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler dishes.


Alamin hemel
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for when you need a quick and easy meal.


Balaram Dotel
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I'm always looking for new sesame chicken recipes to try. This one is definitely a keeper!


jeffery stewart
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the snow peas!


Japhey Kixh
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I made this dish for my kids and they loved it! They especially liked the sweet and sour sauce.


Musa Kazim
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This dish is a bit high in calories, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Mulenga Chibeka
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I'm not a fan of snow peas, so I substituted broccoli instead. The dish turned out great! The broccoli was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.


Diti Baba
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some rotisserie chicken that I shredded and used in this dish. It turned out great!


Buhleh Mkhwanazi
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted tofu for the chicken. The dish turned out great! The tofu was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was just as good.


md Said Miya
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the sesame chicken and snow peas.


AllahRakha AllahRakhaAD
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The chicken and snow peas were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was amazing.


Sachin Sharma
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I found that the chicken didn't get as crispy as I would have liked, even though I followed the recipe exactly.


Md Ikram
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The sesame chicken was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the snow peas were cooked perfectly.


lina tautaya
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This dish was easy to make and turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making it again!


Kakeeto George
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I'm not usually a fan of sesame chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was just the right amount of sweet and tangy.


Mwangi Mwangi
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This sesame chicken with snow peas recipe was a huge hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the snow peas were perfectly tender. I especially loved the sweet and savory sauce.