Easy Sesame Chicken
This Sesame Chicken delivers 44g protein and 1,332 calories per serving, making it a complete meal for anyone bulking or eating in a caloric surplus. Batch-preps 4 servings quickly on the stovetop, with minimal active cooking time required. Built for lifters hitting high protein and calorie targets during a gaining phase.
Ingredients
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
- •2 Tbsp water ($0.00)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(15g)
- •Brown sugar(45g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(15g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(5g)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Cornstarch(8g)
- •Sesame seeds(15g)
- •Vegetable oil(30g)
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(454g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Cornstarch(30g)
- •1 pinch each salt and pepper ($0.05)
- •Rice, Jasmine, White, Dry(960g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(200g)
Instructions
- 1First, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl stir together the soy sauce, water, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fresh ginger, minced garlic, cornstarch, and sesame seeds. (Grate the ginger with a small-holed cheese grater). Set the sauce aside.
- 2In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, 2 Tbsp cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs, then cut them into small 1 inch pieces. Toss the chicken in the egg and cornstarch mixture.
- 3Add the cooking oil to a large skillet and heat it over medium flame. Wait until the skillet is very hot, then swirl the skillet to make sure the oil coats the entire surface. Add the batter coated chicken and spread it out into a single layer over the surface of the skillet.
- 4Allow the chicken pieces to cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on the bottom. Then, carefully flip the chicken, breaking up the pieces into smaller clumps as you flip. Continue to cook the chicken until golden brown on the other side. Stir the chicken as little as possible to avoid breaking the egg coating from the surface of the chicken.
- 5Once the chicken is cooked through and golden brown on all sides, pour the sauce over top. Toss the chicken to coat in the sauce. As the sauce comes up to a simmer, it will begin to thicken. Continue to gently stir the chicken in the sauce until it has thickened, then turn off the heat.
- 6Serve the chicken over a bed of rice and sprinkle the sliced green onions over top.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1332
calories
44g
protein
25g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 229g
- Saturated fat
- 4.6g
- Sodium
- 633 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.9g
4 servings per batch · ~489g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Easy Sesame Chicken have per serving?
Each serving contains 44g of protein and 1332 calories total across the batch. The macro breakdown is 25g fat and 229g carbs, making this a carb-forward option suited for high-volume training days.
How long does Easy Sesame Chicken take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 4 servings cooked on the stovetop. You can portion out your week's meals in one cooking session without extended active time.
Is Easy Sesame Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 44g protein per serving and loaded with 229g total carbs for glycogen repletion, this recipe supports muscle gain phases where you're eating in a caloric surplus. The carbohydrate-to-protein ratio makes it ideal for post-workout recovery meals.
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