Sesame Chicken with Bok Choy and Red Peppers
This sesame chicken with bok choy and red peppers is a delicious, vitamin-packed stir-fry with amazing ginger and sriracha flavor!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup low-sodium tamari, (or soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon plus ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 large egg whites
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons peanut oil
- 2 chicken breasts, (about 1¼ pounds, cut in half lengthwise and pounded thin)
- 1 head bok choy, (about 1 pound, chopped, white pieces separated from green pieces)
- ½ large red bell pepper, (cut into strips)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the tamari, ginger, agave, Sriracha sauce (if using), 1 tablespoon water, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg whites, ¼ cup cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir in sesame seeds, then set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dip a piece of chicken in the egg white mixture. Let the excess drain back into the bowl before placing the chicken in the hot skillet.
- Repeat with each piece of chicken, being careful not to overcrowd (depending on the size of your pan, you may need to do two batches).
- Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the white pieces of the bok choy and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add the red pepper and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add the green pieces of bok choy and cook about a minute.
- Add the tamari mixture and cook until the liquid has thickened and the bok choy is tender, about 3 minutes.
Notes
This recipe is for 4 servings of stir-fry.
If you prefer, you can bake the chicken instead of cooking it in a skillet.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Sesame Chicken with Bok Choy and Red Peppers
Amount per Serving
Calories
413
% Daily Value*
Fat
18.3
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
3.2
g
16
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5.8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7.3
g
Cholesterol
103.3
mg
34
%
Sodium
746.5
mg
31
%
Potassium
828
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
19.2
g
6
%
Fiber
3.3
g
13
%
Sugar
3.1
g
3
%
Protein
37.7
g
75
%
Vitamin A
10050
IU
201
%
Vitamin C
168.3
mg
204
%
Calcium
320
mg
32
%
Iron
4.5
mg
25
%
Net carbs
15.9
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.