Weight Watchers Sesame Chicken

Total Time: 31 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 11 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 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.