Sesame-Ginger Chicken Recipe Print Page | MyRecipes.com

By Babycatgrandma

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 8 bone-in chicken thighs (2 3/4 pounds), skinned
• Cooking spray
• 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 5 teaspoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame oil

8 bone-in chicken thighs (2 3/4 pounds), skinned

Cooking spray

1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

5 teaspoons hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon cold water

2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Preparation

1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Transfer chicken to a 4-quart electric slow cooker coated with cooking spray.

2. Combine soy sauce and next 5 ingredients (through garlic); pour over chicken. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender. Transfer chicken to a platter; keep warm.

3. Pour cooking liquid through a sieve into a small saucepan to measure 1 1/4 cups. Discard solids. Bring cooking liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water in a small bowl. Add cornstarch mixture to sauce, stirring with a whisk until blended. Return to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Serve sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories:

310

Calories from fat:

0.0%

Fat:

11.6g

Saturated fat:

2.4g

Monounsaturated fat:

4g

Polyunsaturated fat:

3.6g

Protein:

36.7g

Carbohydrate:

12g

Fiber:

0.6g

Cholesterol:

148mg

Iron:

2.3mg

Sodium:

656mg

Calcium:

34mg

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