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A fabulous, delicous and healthy meal BUT I double the sauce recipe because I found it too dry otherwise.
Have made this recipe numerous times for, of all people, piles of teenagers. Not only do they love it, some of them request it if they will be over at dinner time. Easy to make, great flavors and also reheats well.
Yes, very good indeed. Just made this last night and substituted flour for cornstarch and the chicken turned out fabulous. Also added red pepper flake for a spicy kick. Next time I will make a little more sauce.
This is great, I liked the sauce. I will definitely make this again!
Would make extra dipping sauce next time.
Lived in Malaysia for five years - great recipe says the family!
OMG, I just tried that busy day chocolate cake and now this. Martha and her team are blowing my mind away with these quick recipes. Super easy to make and it doesn't require too much time. If you like "lighter" Asian fare, this is the recipe for you. Even my German boyfriend (who has a cold) liked it! That's saying something!
We're going to try this tonight! Does anyone by any chance know the calories in this recipe? We're trying to watch our weight here!
YUM!!! I rarely follow recipes to a T, but I did with this one and was happy with the result. Other reviewers said that it needs more sauce, but I thought it was perfect the way it is. I just tossed it before eating so that the sauce that's already there could be dispersed. It subtly sweetened the whole dish. I'm currently counting calories and this recipe is within my 500 calorie limit for dinners. I made it two nights in a row and plan to try it with shrimp instead of chicken next time. :-)
FABULOUS! I made this recipe as it was written, and it was so moist and delicious. The breading is great, and I just dumped it all in the pan with the chicken ~ didn't want to waste any. I used a very high quality brown rice, and made an extra batch to freeze. I just mixed the rice and chicken mixture and portioned it out in freezer baggies. I did not freeze the broccoli with it. But it was awesome warmed up at work for lunches. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! :)
Just made this tonight and it turned out very well. I omitted the sesame seeds and didn't miss them at all. Delicious!
I was half way through prep time before I read any of the comments and the first one I saw was negative but this dish came out very well. I used gomashio and just cut down on the salt since its already in that, and added a lil sesame oil and red pepper flake for heat. Very good. Will cook again.
Not good. I cooked according to the recipe, but should have read these reviews first. I have sesame oil in the cabinet, and that may have helped. The meal wasn't terrible, but it was definitely missing something. I wasn't impressed.
The cornstarch/egg white batter is excellent. It keeps the chicken very moist. I like the touch of sweetness from the honey, but I added a tiny bit of curry and crushed red pepper to give it a little more flavor. I also used mixed stirfry veggies instead of just broccoli. I doubled the amount of sauce based on other reviews but did not double the sesame seeds, and there were still plenty seeds. This recipe is really delicious and has made it into our biweekly rotation.
This was SO good. It tasted just like what you get at a chinese restaurant, but even better! Will def make this again. I love how it is very healthy for you too.
I made this with some changes and it was so goood!!! I left the egg and cornstarch off the chicken. I added 1 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil to the sauce and I cooked the chicken in olive oil with grated ginger and garlic (2 tea. each). And I toasted the seeds in a small dry fry pan to brown them up (2 or 3 Min) Try it this way!
I love this recipe. I also added a tsp of sesame oil for that asian flavor, and I always cook my brown rice in chicken stock. These two changes add very few calories to the dish as a whole, but alot more flavor.
hmmmmm...many say something is missing...could it be sesame oil?? since sesame oil smokes when heated, add a little to your regular veg oil...also, maybe some fresh grated ginger would taste good in the mix?
Great taste and a great alternative than ordering sesame chicken from a Chinese restaurant. Easy to make as my husband, who doesn't cook as much, could make it.
I decided to try firm tofu instead of chicken and it worked out great. I also made extra sauce and was glad I did so.
I disagree with some of the other users, this meal was great as is, an instant favourite. It was simple to make and fast. I loved the flavours (I used wild rice and brown rice mix and cooked it following Martha's perfect rice recipe.) Everything was moist and delicious. I agree that a bit of orange would be great with this meal.
I agree with ttouloumis. I cooked this recipe just as it is printed and my rice came out dry, making the meal unappealing and bland. I think that if I had doubled the sauce, the meal would have been MUCH more appetizing! Some orange in the sauce wouldn't be bad, either....
This came out delicious. My boyfriend loved it! It's a great, semi-healthy alternative to takeout. I doubled the sauce, and I would recommend doing so, unless you like dry rice.
I have to cook for 5 people aged between 1 and 68 every day and this recipe worked really well. For the middle agers I put a small dish of sweet chilli sauce on the table. I also added a bit of chopped cilantro and lime juice.
I was really excited to make this dish given the positive feedback but found it to be just OK. It seemed like it was missing a key ingredient. It was very bland. I don't plan to make this again.
My husband and I loved this! Even this kids (3 and 18months) ate it. It was good leftover as well.
This reciipe is also Gluten free. Just be careful to use a gluten free soy sauce.
Wow! Love it! I didn't have brown rice so I used short-grain white rice and I followed the advice of many here in doubling the sauce. Yummy! Couldn't get enough of it.
Double the sauce for sure! Otherwise VERY tasty.
Super yummy! I don't bread the chicken and double the sauce, its wonderful!
I was looking for a lighter meal that was fairly basic but tasty, and this was exactly it! I did add more fresh veggies (carrots, celery, red pepper) and some fresh grated ginger to cook with veggies. I also tried basmati rice, and it all came together so well! A real winner, and wonderful seconds as I'm eating it again tonight!
Fabulous recipe - delicious, healthy and fast! Very easy direcitons. Will become a definite mainstay. Only criticism is that it needed more sauce...
Followed recipe exactly... was surprised at how easy and delicious it was! The "breading" makes the chicken very satisfying, and tasted great! Only complaint is the small amount of sauce. I guess that's what makes it "lighter." I will just double the sauce next time and see how it goes.
Followed recipe exactly... was surprised at how easy and delicious it was! The "breading" makes the chicken very satisfying, and tasted great! Only complaint is the small amount of sauce. I guess that's what makes it "lighter." I will just double the sauce next time and see how it goes.
This sauce is a real winner, and so easy to do. I added ginger to mine.
Loved this tasted very much like sesame chicken you get at a restaurant. I also made brown basmati rice using Alton Browns Baked Brown Rice Recipe....delicious!
Loved this tasted very much like sesame chicken you get at a restaurant. I also made brown basmati rice using Alton Browns Baked Brown Rice Recipe....delicious!
I really liked this recipe and would recommend it to anyone. It is easy, tasty and elegant to serve. Perfect for dinner for two, or for entertaining guests.
I replaced the chicken with tofu and it came out crisp and light.
Will definitely make this again.
This is super easy and my husband even likes to make it. It's an impressive quick dinner for last minute company and usually have the stuff on hand to make it.
Super recipe - I have made it a few times since it was published and it has been delicious everytime. Leftovers for lunch the next day leave everyone asking at the office!
This is a great recipe! A non stick pan is a must and it is important to brown the chicken in two batches as stated in the recipe or it would probably turn into one large chicken pancake! Also, I placed the chicken in the skillet one piece at a time so it would not stick together. Double the sauce....its great! I'll be making this again and again!
My fiance and I were really impressed with how this recipe turned out! I added crushed red pepper flakes to make it a little spicy and it was perfect. I was so proud of myself, I didn't think I could make food like this!
I loved it. I had trouble getting it to brown, it might be better in a non stick pan. Simple, easy and fat free, plus tastes good - how good can that get? I steamed my broccoli in microwave then added it at the last minute.
The chicken does turn out moist but, overall, I was not impressed with the flavor of this recipe and would not make again. Previous reviews were way too enthusiastic. There are much better light, chicken stirfry recipes out there.. try cookinglight.com
The chicken does turn out moist but, overall, I was not impressed with the flavor of this recipe and would not make again. Previous reviews were way too enthusiastic. There are much better light, chicken stirfry recipes out there.. try cookinglight.com
A_M_A_Z_I_N_G!!! I also made this tonight for my family and they couldn't get enough! It was delicious! The chicken turned out so moist and the sauce is fantastic! This has quickly turned into a family favorite!
I made this tonight, and it was EXCELLENT! My husband was so impressed. Next time, I might make a little extra sauce to mix around with the broccoli. Would add a few more calories, but it would be worth it!!!
I made this last night and it has become one of my favorite dishes. Ran out of white sesame seeds half way through so I used black. Added to the dish as far as color goes. Yummy!!
My kids loved this recipe and it was so easy to make. I added a teaspoon of Sesame oil too and it was fabulous! My kids love peanut sauce so I made up a quick sauce for them to dip their chicken in. I would love to see a recipe for Sesame Beef.
This is a great recipe. I added a teaspoon of Sesame oil to the sauce and it was excellent
This was my first Martha Stewart recipe and I tried it for a small dinner party. It was wonderful and I got a lot of compliments. So easy and tastes like take out even though it's not. Can you ask for more? :)
I agree. This was VERY good. I need to cut the chicken into larger bites though. When I put the chicken from the batter into the skillet, it kind of all formed a pancake when I went to turn them. LOL Live and learn...live and learn! My boyfriend has already requested this for next week. I did boxed brown rice and some steamed microwavable broccoli florets in the microwave. Simple.
Easy and delicious. I like to make a little extra sauce to pour on my rice.
Eveyone loved this recipe!! We love to eat out Chinese but its not healthy so we were thirilled when this dish was so good and on our diets!!
I thought this was excellent! I think it would be really nice with some red pepper flakes, but I didn't add them because I was feeding it to my kiddos. :) The chicken kind of finished cooking in the sauce...it was really moist.
Not being highly skilled in the kitchen, I need recipes to be described in as simple a fashion as possible. I actually succeeded in creating a reasonable facsimile of this dish. Kudos to the team for presenting recipes that are tasty yet basic enough for the 'self-trained'. I liked the honey/soy sauce combo for the chicken; made for a tasty meal.
This dish tasted good, but not like sesame chicken (in my opinion).
I was in a pinch as to what to make for dinner. I had all the ingredients in the house except for broccoli, so I used a bag of frozen mixed veggies and it turned out great! It's quick and easy!
Very good - I cut chicken a little smaller and add ~1/2 lb more. I used calibroccli (light green cauliflower) instead, awesome!!! Even my husband loved it.