Macro-Friendly Sesame Chicken
There are so many healthier options than fried/sugar-laden sesame chicken, so the next time you’re craving some Chinese takeout, whip it up yourself!
My Sesame Chicken is oven baked and sugar-free (and might I add- it is quite delicious). This is a family favorite already!
INGREDIENTS
For the Chicken:
- 1.5lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 60g corn starch
- 60g oat flour
- Salt and pepper
- 100g egg white
- Cooking spray
For the Sauce:
- 1 tsp light olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2T monkfruit
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2T soy or tamari
- 2T rice vinegar
- 1T sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Top with Green onions & sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 420 F (I put it on convection)
- Put egg whites in a wide brimmed bowl, and mix cornstarch, oat flour, salt & pepper on a separate plate
- Spray a broiler pan with cooking spray to avoid sticking
- Coat each piece of chicken in egg whites and then the dry mixture before putting it on the pan
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping and respraying pan as needed
- While the chicken is baking, heat a nonstick pan over medium heat
- In a small bowl, mix the soy, rice vinegar, monkfruit, sesame oil, and 1 tsp of cornstarch
- Sauté the garlic the pan with the olive oil until fragrant. Add the sauce and mix until thickened. Lower heat and add 1 tsp of sesame seeds
- Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and mix until the chicken is coated. Garnish with green onions and more sesame seeds. Enjoy!
(4 servings)
363 Calories per serving
33C/11F/39P
Recipe by Annabelle Young.