
Sesame Crusted Chicken
Asian-inspired sesame-coated chicken
35m
Total
315
Calories
40g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
6g
Carbs
2g
Fiber
4g
Net Carbs
15g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
10
Absorption speed
Glycemic Load (GL)
1
Total impact per serving
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Sesame seeds (Mixed black and white)
- 1 Egg (Beaten)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce (Low-sodium)
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp grated Fresh ginger
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Pat chicken breasts dry. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
In a shallow dish, whisk together beaten egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger.
- 4
Place sesame seeds in another shallow dish.
- 5
Dip each chicken breast in egg mixture, then press into sesame seeds to coat all sides.
- 6
Place on baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F and sesame crust is golden.
- 7
Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
💡 Tips
- •Press sesame seeds firmly to help them adhere
- •Don't skip the egg wash - it helps coating stick
- •Slice and serve over Asian salad
