Golden Sesame Ginger Chicken: A Quick and Flavorful Delight!

Skillet Ginger Sesame Chicken for Two

Description: This Skillet Ginger Sesame Chicken for Two recipe is not only perfect for a quick lunch or snack but also doubles as an excellent appetizer if you cut the chicken into smaller pieces. It boasts an attractive presentation and a delightful spicy flavor that will surely tantalize your taste buds!

• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 2
• Calories per Serving: 446.7
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5)

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare Marinade:

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   • In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, dry sherry, fresh ginger, and Chinese five spice powder. Ensure thorough mixing to create a flavorful marinade.

2. Marinate Chicken:

   • Reserve approximately half of the marinade for later use.
   • Add the chicken breasts to the remaining marinade, ensuring they are well-coated.
   • Place the marinated chicken in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

3. Prep Chicken:

   • After marinating, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and drain off excess marinade.
   • Discard the used marinade.

4. Dredge Chicken:

   • Dredge the chicken breasts in flour, ensuring an even coating on all sides.

5. Cook Chicken:

   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet.
   • Brown the chicken for approximately 1 minute on each side until they develop a golden crust.

6. Add Reserved Marinade:

   • Spoon the reserved marinade over the chicken in the skillet.
   • Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.

7. Finish with Sesame Seeds:

   • Once the chicken is cooked through, remove the skillet from heat.
   • Roll the chicken breasts in roasted sesame seeds, ensuring they are well-coated for added flavor and texture.

8. Serve:

   • Plate the Skillet Ginger Sesame Chicken for Two and serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 446.7
• Fat Content: 10.2g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1.7g
• Cholesterol Content: 98.8mg
• Sodium Content: 1123.7mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 29.4g
• Fiber Content: 2.5g
• Sugar Content: 12.9g
• Protein Content: 44.9g

Keywords:

Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Less than 30 Minutes, Stove Top, Easy

Notes:

• For a lighter version, consider using low-sodium soy sauce and reducing the amount of maple syrup.
• Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less ginger and Chinese five spice powder according to your taste preferences.
• Serve this Skillet Ginger Sesame Chicken alongside your favorite side dishes or enjoy it on its own for a flavorful meal that’s ready in no time! 🍗🍽️