Sesame Chicken with Quinoa
This Sesame Chicken with Quinoa packs 23g protein and 669 calories per serving — a complete-protein meal combining poultry and grains. Quick prep yields 2 servings on the stovetop, ideal for rotating fresh meals every 2–3 days. The complete carbohydrate and amino acid profile supports glycogen replenishment post-workout.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •salt and pepper
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(45g)
- •Vinegar, Rice(30g)
- •Honey(30g)
- •Garlic
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(3g)
- •Cornstarch(5g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(120g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(10g)
- •Sesame seeds(5g)
- •Quinoa, Dry(240g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(480g)
Instructions
- 1Season chicken breasts generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute for about 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- 3While chicken is cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch until combined. When the chicken is cooked through, add the green onions and soy sauce mixture to the pan and stir immediately to coat the chicken. The sauce will thicken quickly. Stir in sesame oil, then remove from heat and serve over cooked quinoa (instructions below), sprinkled with sesame seeds.
- 4You can see my step-by-step photo tutorial for how to cook quinoa here.
Nutrition — Per Serving
669
calories
23g
protein
21g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 99g
- Saturated fat
- 2.8g
- Sodium
- 1139 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 10.5g
2 servings per batch · ~492g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sesame Chicken with Quinoa have per serving?
Each serving contains 23g of protein and 669 calories with 21g fat and 99g carbs. Note that this recipe makes only 2 servings, so portions are larger than some other sesame recipes.
How long does Sesame Chicken with Quinoa take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep but yields only 2 servings per batch, making it more suitable for individual meals or couples rather than weekly batch prep. You'd need to double the recipe to get a full week's worth of meals.
Is Sesame Chicken with Quinoa good for muscle gain?
At 23g protein and 669 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain phases with its high carbohydrate content for training fuel and recovery. The 99g carbs make it ideal for post-workout meals when energy replenishment is the priority.
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