Sesame chicken with soy dip

Dairy Free
Health score
52%
Sesame chicken with soy dip
35 min.
4
502kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Sesame Chicken with Soy Dip, a dish that brings together irresistible flavors and textures. This recipe is perfect for those busy weekdays when you crave a satisfying meal without compromising on taste or health. With a health score of 52, you can relish the guilt-free pleasure of crispy, golden chicken, lovingly seasoned with Chinese five-spice and encrusted with crunchy sesame seeds.

Not only is it a visual delight, but it's also dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs. In just 35 minutes, you can prepare a meal that serves four, ideal for family dinners or lunch gatherings with friends. Each bite offers a tantalizing mix of protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients, perfectly balanced to keep you energized throughout the day.

The dish is complemented by fresh, vibrant Tenderstem broccoli that adds a healthy crunch, creating a colorful plate that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. The homemade soy dip, infused with zesty citrus notes from lemon and lime, elevates the overall experience, making each bite a flavor explosion. Whether you're aiming to impress at dinner or simply enjoy a home-cooked meal, this Sesame Chicken with Soy Dip is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 140 breadcrumb 
  • tbsp sesame seed 
  • tsp five-spice powder chinese
  •  chicken breasts skinless
  •  eggs lightly beaten
  • 300 tenderstem broccoli 
  • tbsp soya sauce 
  •  juice of lemon 
  •  juice of lime 
  • tbsp caster sugar 

Equipment

  • baking paper
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Mix the breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, five-spice and a little seasoning on a plate. Pat dry the chicken, dip into the egg, then roll in the breadcrumb mix. Arrange on the baking tray, then bake for 25-30 mins until crisp and cooked through.
  3. When the chicken is almost ready, boil the broccoli in salted water for a few mins until just tender.
  4. Mix the soy sauce with the citrus juices and sugar to make a dipping sauce.
  5. Serve the crispy chicken with the broccoli and little dishes of the sauce for dipping, plus lime wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts

Calories502kcal
Protein47.37%
Fat22.74%
Carbs29.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.27
Glycemic Load
3.45
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
40.122608713482%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.53mg
Hesperetin
1.76mg
Naringenin
0.13mg
Luteolin
0.6mg
Kaempferol
5.88mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:502.34kcal
25.12%
Fat:12.59g
19.37%
Saturated Fat:2.61g
16.33%
Carbohydrates:37.22g
12.41%
Net Carbohydrates:32.6g
11.85%
Sugar:7.05g
7.83%
Cholesterol:185.56mg
61.85%
Sodium:1314mg
57.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:59g
118.01%
Vitamin B3:27.27mg
136.34%
Selenium:88.9µg
127.01%
Vitamin B6:1.98mg
98.91%
Vitamin C:74.97mg
90.88%
Vitamin K:79.34µg
75.56%
Phosphorus:669.69mg
66.97%
Vitamin B5:4.09mg
40.93%
Vitamin B1:0.61mg
40.61%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.75%
Potassium:1248.16mg
35.66%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.23%
Magnesium:122.72mg
30.68%
Folate:110.24µg
27.56%
Iron:4.95mg
27.52%
Copper:0.5mg
25.06%
Zinc:2.91mg
19.41%
Calcium:193.26mg
19.33%
Fiber:4.63g
18.51%
Vitamin A:602.37IU
12.05%
Vitamin B12:0.67µg
11.21%
Vitamin E:1.2mg
8.02%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
2.97%