This has been a standby for me for years. It's a great mix of odd flavors, but it works quite well. I serve this with fried rice and it goes quite nicely with it. I agree with previous reviewers- chicken tenders or strips work alot better instead of the chicken breasts. Otherwise, you run the risk of burning the crust while you wait for the chicken to cook through.
Spicy Sesame-Crusted Chicken
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 211
- Calories from fat: 26%
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated fat: 1.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.9g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4g
- Protein: 28.4g
- Carbohydrate: 9g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
- Iron: 2.1mg
- Sodium: 430mg
- Calcium: 72mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
Preparation
- Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag, and add the chicken. Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours.
- Remove chicken from bag; dredge in flour. Dip chicken in egg white; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, and cook 4 minutes on each side or until done.
- Combine the water, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and drizzle the mixture over chicken.
Spicy Sesame-Crusted Chicken Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly
- CUISINE: Asian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- COOKING METHOD: Marinate
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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