Weight Watchers Sesame Chicken
Savor the bold, savory flavors of Weight Watchers Sesame Chicken—a quick and healthy take on a Chinese restaurant classic! This lighter recipe combines tender, bite-sized chicken breast pieces coated in a flavorful honey-soy garlic sauce, thickened perfectly with a touch of cornstarch. Toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions add the perfect finishing touch, making this dish both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is an ideal weeknight dinner that balances taste and nutrition, with low-fat ingredients and just the right amount of sweetness. Serve with steamed rice or veggies for a satisfying, family-friendly meal that stays on track with your health goals. Perfect for anyone looking for a healthy sesame chicken recipe that's easy, flavorful, and guilt-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
Instructions
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of cornstarch evenly over the chicken pieces and toss to lightly coat them.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and 1/4 cup water to make the sauce.
In another small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with a splash of water to create a slurry, then add it to the sauce mixture.
Pour the sauce into the same skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat the chicken evenly in the sauce.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken and serve immediately.
Optional: Serve with steamed rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.9 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2526 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.4 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.8 g | ||
| Protein | 146.9 g | 294% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1291 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
