Microwave Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Microwave Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts; 1/4 c. brown sugar; 1/3 c. soy sauce; 1/4 c. dry sherry; 2 Tbsp. sesame oil; 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger root; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; rice; 2 tsp. cornstarch; 1 sweet red pepper, cut into strips; 1/4 c. sliced scallions; 1 c. shredded red cabbage; 1/2 c. chopped walnuts; 2 Tbsp. sesame seed; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breasts
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. dry sherry
2 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger root
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
rice
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1/4 c. sliced scallions
1 c. shredded red cabbage
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
2 Tbsp. sesame seed
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

1
Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, dry sherry, sesame oil, ginger root, black pepper, cayenne pepper and garlic in 2-quart microwave casserole dish.
2
Cut chicken into 1/2-inch strips and add to marinade.
3
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1/2 hours. Drain chicken; reserve 1/4 cup marinade.
4
Combine reserved marinade and cornstarch.
5
Stir in chicken.
6
Cover again with plastic wrap (vent 1 corner).
7
Cook on High 5 minutes.
8
Uncover and stir in red pepper and scallions.
9
Re-cover (vent corner).
10
Cook on High 2 to 3 minutes until chicken is tender.
11
Stir in remaining ingredients. Re-cover with plastic wrap; let stand 1 minute.
12
Serve with rice. Serves 4.

560

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breasts, 1/4 c. brown sugar, 1/3 c. soy sauce, 1/4 c. dry sherry, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Microwave Sesame Chicken

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