Sweet 'n Sticky Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet 'n Sticky Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast, cut into nuggets; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute; 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour; 1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons sugar-free pancake syrup; 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon ketchup; 1/2 tablespoon reduced-sodium or lite soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions; Red pepper flakes, optional

Servings: persons

10 ounces raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast, cut into nuggets
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar-free pancake syrup
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1/2 tablespoon reduced-sodium or lite soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
Red pepper flakes, optional

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["Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray and set it aside.", "Season chicken with salt and pepper, and place in a bowl with egg substitute.", "Toss to coat and set aside.", "Put flour in another bowl.", "One at a time, use a fork or tongs to transfer chicken ""nuggets"" to the flour bowl, allowing excess egg substitute to drain back into the egg bowl.", "Thoroughly coat the chicken with flour and then transfer to the baking sheet.", "Repeat with the remaining flour and chicken.", "Bake the chicken in the oven until fully cooked, about 10 minutes.", "Meanwhile, to make the sauce, combine broth with cornstarch in a nonstick skillet and whisk to dissolve.", "Set stove to medium-low heat.", "Add syrup, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.", "Mix well.", "Stirring often, cook until it's thick enough to coat a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes.", "Remove skillet from heat.", "Add chicken and toss to coat.", "Plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallions.", "If you like, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.", "Eat up!", "PER SERVING (1/2 of recipe, about 1 cup): 288 calories, 4g fat, 815mg sodium, 24g carbs, 2.25g fiber, 6g sugars, 37g protein"]

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast, cut into nuggets, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute, and more.

Yes, Sweet 'n Sticky 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.

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Sweet 'n Sticky Sesame Chicken

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