Golden Sesame Chicken With Ginger Dressing Recipe

Name: Golden Sesame Chicken With Ginger Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 3 large egg whites (sometimes I just use two eggs); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 scallion, finely chopped; 1 lb raw chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces, but you can make them larger if you want, I'm not going to force you); Ginger Dressing; 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dry sherry (drinking, not cooking); 1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 1 lemon, juice of (about 2 tablespoons); 1 orange, juice of (about 1/4 cup); Sesame Coating; 4 tablespoons sesame seeds, mixed with 4 tablespoons black sesame seeds (don't drive yourself crazy getting the black seeds, just double the white ones); 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 lb fresh spinach, washed, dried, and stems removed

Servings: persons

Marinade
3 large egg whites (sometimes I just use two eggs)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 lb raw chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces, but you can make them larger if you want, I'm not going to force you)
Ginger Dressing
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry (drinking, not cooking)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice of (about 2 tablespoons)
1 orange, juice of (about 1/4 cup)
Sesame Coating
4 tablespoons sesame seeds, mixed with 4 tablespoons black sesame seeds (don't drive yourself crazy getting the black seeds, just double the white ones)
1/4 cup canola oil
1 lb fresh spinach, washed, dried, and stems removed

1
Prepare the marinade first:.
2
Combine egg whites, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and scallion. Whisk together until frothy.
3
Add the chicken and marinate, refrigerated, 30 to 40 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, prepare the Ginger Dressing:.
5
Combine the ginger, soy sauce, sherry, garlic, sesame oil, chili flakes, scallions, lemon juice and orange juice in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes.
7
Remove from the heat and set aside while preparing the chicken.
8
Sesame coating:.
9
Mix the two types of seeds together. That's it.
10
Cooking the chicken:.
11
Drain the excess liquid from the chicken and dip them in the sesame seed coating, covering them completely on all sides.
12
Place the chicken pieces on a tray in the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking to allow the coating to dry.
13
This would be a good time to start preheating your oven to 350 degrees F.
14
Heat the canola oil in a heavy pan.
15
Saute chicken on each side until crispy on the outside. Use tongs to turn them.
16
Transfer them to a cookie sheet (I cover the sheet with parchment paper first) and place in the oven 3 minutes to make sure they are fully cooked in the center. (Yes, you preheated an oven for all of 3 minutes baking. Do you want salmonella? Just do it!).
17
Serve the chicken nuggets on a bed of raw spinach leaves and drizzle the Ginger Dressing over the top or put in a bowl to serve on a platter.
18
You can thank me later.

660

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 3 large egg whites (sometimes I just use two eggs), 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Golden Sesame Chicken With Ginger Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Golden Sesame Chicken With Ginger Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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