Sesame Chicken and Vegetables

This glazed baked sesame chicken and vegetable dish is very addictive. If you like, add hot chili garlic paste to the sauce.

Preparation time

25 minutes

Ready in

47 minutes

Cooking Time: 7 minutes

Baking Time: 15 minutes

 

Makes

4 Servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) panko bread crumbs
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) sesame seeds
  • 500 g skinless boneless Ontario Chicken Breasts
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) cornstarch
  • 1  Ontario Egg, whisked
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil
  • 2  Ontario Greenhouse Sweet Peppers, chopped
  • 1  Ontario Onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) no salt added chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) Ontario Honey
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) each soy sauce and sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) each brown sugar and rice vinegar
  • 2  cloves garlic, pressed

Instructions

In shallow bowl, combine panko and 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the sesame seeds. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; place in medium bowl. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the cornstarch; toss to coat. Add egg; toss. Dredge chicken in breadcrumb mixture; press firmly to coat. Place on large, rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking oil. Lightly spray chicken with cooking oil. Bake in 450°F (230°C) oven for 15 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside.

In small bowl, combine remaining cornstarch with 2 tbsp (25 mL) cold water. Set aside.

In large deep skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir-fry peppers and onion until tender crisp about 5 minutes. Remove to medium bowl.

Return skillet to stovetop. Add broth, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar and garlic; bring to boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in pepper mixture and chicken; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving:

  • Protein: 35 grams
  • Fat: 17 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 50 grams
  • Calories: 490
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Sodium: 785 mg