Chinese: Sesame Chicken 2chicken breast 3/4 lb chicken breasts, 1 skinless and 1 boneless 3 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon peanut oil 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 red lettuce leaves 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 large tomato, ripe 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped 1 pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon chinese five spice powder Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut chicken into pieces about 1 by 2 inches. Mix soy sauce, maple syrup, sherry, ginger and Chinese Five Spice together. Add chicken and marinate 20 minutes, turning once. Meanwhile, place sesame seeds on a baking tray and toast in oven for 10 minutes or until slightly brown. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Dredge chicken in flour seasoned with a little salt and pepper. Shake off any excess. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet. Add chicken and brown, about 1 minute per side. Spoon marinade over chicken. j Reduce heat and saute another minute, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat and roll chicken in sesame seeds. Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Line a serving plate with leaves, and spoon chicken on top. Cut tomato into wedges and use to garnish plate. Serves 2 Per serving: 367 calories; 44 g protein; 23 g carbohydrate; 10 g fat; 108 mg cholesterol; 389 mg sodium. Source: San Diego Union-Tribune (March 3-4, 1993) Shared by: Norman R. Brown |
