Chinese food lovers, get ready for a delicious, lighter option: this Light Sesame Chicken recipe is flavorful, easy to make, and still low in points.
This quick Weight Watchers-friendly chicken dish is perfect served over brown rice, noodles, or simply with steamed vegetables for a lighter meal. It captures the familiar sesame chicken flavors you crave but uses healthier ingredients and cooking methods so you can enjoy it without the heavy calories, fat, and points of a typical takeout version.
The sauce balances savory, sweet, and tangy notes. If you prefer a sweeter or tangier finish, adjust the rice vinegar or brown sugar to taste—this recipe is forgiving and simple to tweak. Try it and see how satisfying a lighter sesame chicken can be.
LIGHT SESAME CHICKEN RECIPE
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts – (cut into bite sized pieces)
- ¼ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- ⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves – (minced)
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup fat free chicken broth
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a small bowl, mix the whole wheat flour and black pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
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Heat a medium-sized, oven-safe nonstick skillet and spray lightly with nonfat cooking spray. Add the chicken and sear until golden, about 2–3 minutes per side.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the reduced sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, fat-free chicken broth, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, and minced garlic.
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Pour the sauce over the seared chicken and gently toss to combine. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
Serving size is roughly 1 cup.
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