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Sesame chicken

Calories & nutrition facts

chinese dish, restaurant prepared

293
calorieskcal per 100 g
Protein14 g
Carbs26 g
Fat14 g

Nutrition facts

Per 100 g% DV
  • Calories 293 kcal —
  • Protein 14 g 29%
  • Carbohydrate 26 g 10%
  • Fat 14 g 18%
  • Saturated fat 2.4 g 12%
  • Fibre 0.7 g 3%
  • Sugars 16 g —
  • Sodium 482 mg 21%
  • Cholesterol 59 mg 20%

Vitamins & minerals

Per 100 g% DV

Vitamins

  • Vitamin A 83 µg 9%
  • Vitamin C 1 mg 1%
  • Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
  • Vitamin E 1.3 mg 9%
  • Vitamin K 27.1 µg 23%
  • Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
  • Riboflavin (B2) 0.23 mg 17%
  • Niacin (B3) 4 mg 25%
  • Vitamin B6 0.27 mg 16%
  • Folate (B9) 8 µg 2%
  • Vitamin B12 0.25 µg 10%
  • Choline 61.1 mg 11%

Minerals

  • Calcium 12 mg 1%
  • Iron 1.1 mg 6%
  • Magnesium 22 mg 5%
  • Phosphorus 130 mg 10%
  • Potassium 204 mg 4%
  • Zinc 0.91 mg 8%
  • Copper 0.05 mg 6%
  • Manganese 0.08 mg 4%
  • Selenium 16.7 µg 30%

Questions about Sesame chicken

How do you make sesame chicken at home?

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, coat lightly in cornflour and fry in batches at 170°C for about 5–7 minutes, until the thickest pieces reach 75°C. Toss with a sticky soy, honey and vinegar sauce, then add sesame seeds just before serving.

What do you serve with sesame chicken?

In a British Chinese takeaway, it’s often served with egg fried rice or chow mein. Steamed rice and stir-fried greens such as pak choi also work well with the sticky sauce.

How should you store leftover sesame chicken?

Cool leftovers and get them into the fridge within two hours; eat them within two days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through, and only reheat them once.

Is sesame chicken safe if you have a sesame allergy?

No: sesame chicken typically contains sesame seeds and may contain sesame oil. Sesame is a regulated allergen in the UK, so tell the restaurant about your allergy and ask about cross-contact; picking the seeds off is not enough.

How is sesame chicken different from sweet and sour chicken?

Sesame chicken is usually coated in a sticky, savoury-sweet sauce and finished with sesame seeds. Sweet and sour chicken tends to have a tangier sauce, often with pieces of pepper or pineapple.

How do you keep sesame chicken crisp?

Keep the fried chicken and sauce separate until just before serving; coating it too early makes the crust soggy. If you’re making it ahead, re-crisp the chicken in a hot oven before tossing it in the warmed sauce.

Source: Canadian Nutrient File 7704 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded