Sesame Chicken with Gingery Bok Choy Recipe | Real Simple Recipes

By DrChef

Hands-on time: 25 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 large egg whites
• 1/4 C sesame seeds
• 1/4 C plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 8 small chicken cutlets (1 1/4 pounds total)
• 4 T canola oil
• 1/4 C low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 T grated fresh ginger
• 2 t sugar
• 6 heads baby bok choy (about 1 pound), quartered
• 1 jalapeno (preferably red), sliced (seeded for less heat, if desired)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, whisk together the egg whites, sesame seeds, cup of the cornstarch, teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper. Dip the chicken in the batter and shake off the excess.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. Repeat with 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil and the remaining chicken.

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, ginger, sugar, 1 tablespoon water, and the remaining teaspoon of cornstarch.

Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bok choy and cook, turning, until just beginning to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the soy sauce mixture and jalapeo and cook until the liquid has thickened slightly and the bok choy is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with the chicken.