Sesame Chicken Recipe
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Sesame Chicken Recipe |
*Makes 4 svgs. Each svg. 61 gram protein- 5 gram carbs*
2 tbs. raw sesame seeds, for garnish
1/2 cup smooth organic peanut butter(NO HONEY OR SUGAR ADDED)
1 INCH CHUNK PEELED AND FINELY MINCED GINGER
3 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tbs. LOW SODIUM tamari soy sauce
2 tbsp. Sake or dry sherry
1 tbs. rice wine vinegar
1 tbs. fresh lime juice
2 tbs. pure pressed sesame oil
1/2 tsp. red-pepper flakes
2 lbs. chicken-skinless boneless breasts
1/3 cup chopped scallions for garnish
Put sesame seeds in ungreased skillet over med heat. Stir in seeds or shake pan almost constantly, until seeds are toasted and begin to pop-approx. 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In med. bowl, combine peanut butter. garlic, ginger. chicken stock, soy, sake or sherry, vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and black pepper until well blended.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry. Arrange chicken breast in one layer in a 9x13-inch lightly oiled baking dish. Pour peanut mixture over chicken, turning to coat well.
Marinate for 30 minutes, refrigerator, turning occasionally.
Bake chicken until tender, approx.. 35-40 minutes. Transfer to serving platter and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
