Weight Watchers Sesame Chicken

Submitted by xpnsve

"The restaurant version of this dish is loaded with fat, thanks to deep frying. WW has coated the chicken with flour and then pan-seared it to lighten it up. 4 points per serving."

 

• Ready In: 31mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, raw
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 teaspoon gingerroot, fresh, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon table salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch strips
• 2 teaspoons peanut oil

directions

1. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds and cook until lightly toasted, shaking pan frequently, about 2 to 3 minutes; transfer seeds to a shallow dish and set aside.
2. Whisk water, soy sauce, maple syrup, sherry, ginger and five-spice powder together in a small bowl; set aside.
3. Combine flour, salt and pepper together in a shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. Shake chicken pieces to remove excess flour.
4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture to chicken and cook until sauce thickens and is almost evaporated, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
5. Dip chicken pieces in toasted sesame seeds and serve, drizzled with any additional soy sauce mixture. Yields about 4 strips per serving.

Reviews

[kteggers]

I'm not sure if it was the 5 spice I bought, but my husband came downstairs thinking I was backing some wonderful CINNAMON treat. That's what this sesame chicken smelled and tasted like. Everything else smelled and looked great, but adding that 5 spice totally ruined mine. I should have left it out and just used the sauce without it. SO, smell your spice first, if it smells like something you bake with, you need a different brand. Oh and I have used in the past, I know it gives a nice undertone of seasoning, just not this one I bought. Just an FYI, be careful!

 

[BenandMattsmommy]

I really liked the way the chicken came out. It was tender and flavorful. I did think the ginger was a tad bit overpowering, but it could be because I had to omit the five spice powder. Next time I make it, I will double the sauce and lessen the ginger just a tad. My DS LOVED it and DH did not even know he was eating diet food! THANKS!

 

[SolightlyUK]

oh but this is TASTY... I made it and had it for dinner then the next day I put the leftover chicken on a spinach salad and took it for lunch. delish.

 

[Queen of Flowers]

Wow, what a surprise. I was expecting something sweeter but was pleasantly surprised by the flavor. Omited the 5 spice powder and peanut oil, then added 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the sauce.

 

[Lyndsey 2]

Excellent! I loved it.