If you have been here for a while, you know one of my specialties is creating amazing, healthy takeout dishes! I have been working on my sesame chicken takeout dish for a while now and I have finally found the perfect combination. There is no need to get takeout now when you can have the best meal at home! And I guarantee you, this will save you a ton of points!
As always, there will be plenty of extra sauce if you choose to serve the chicken over rice or veggies.
Sesame Chicken
There is no need to get takeout now when you can have the best meal at home! And I guarantee you, this will save you a ton of points!
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
- 12 ounces chicken tenderloins about 9-10 pieces
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Sauce Ingredients
- 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup soy sauce low sodium
- â…› cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar replacement Swerve
- 1 tablespoon sugar free ketchup G Hughes
- 1 tablespoon chicken broth fat-free
Instructions
Chicken
- Cut chicken tenderloins up into bite-sized pieces, about 1 inch by 1 inch
- Add cornstarch, flour and chicken seasonings to a plate and stir to combine. Add chicken pieces to the plate, one by one, and completely coat with the flour mixture
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees and spray with cooking spray. Add coated chicken pieces
- Cook for 1 minute then spray with cooking spray. Cook for 3 more minutes. Flip chicken over then spray again. Cook for another 4-6 minutes, until fully cooked
Sauce
- Meanwhile, heat sesame oil up in a small pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant
- Add the remaining sauce ingredients and stir together to dissolve the brown sugar
- Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low/medium. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until thickened
- Once the chicken is cooked, add to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat
Nutrition
Serving: 8 piecesCalories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 29gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 2324mgPotassium: 528mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg
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Jo says
Is it 2 points for 3 pieces? I see it serves 3 people, but it’s not clear to me the serving size that corresponds with the points. Thanks!
alliecarte says
Just divide it up by 3. It’s about 12 pieces