sesame chicken w/ oriental cream dip

Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

I always use this recipe as a fall back when I'm pressed for time because it's so simple. To make it even simpler, you can buy chicken strips already cut up for you!

yield 14 -20, depending on how much chicken.
prep time 2 Hr 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stir-Fry

Ingredients For sesame chicken w/ oriental cream dip

  • 1/3 c
    lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 tsp
    dark sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1 lb
    boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 6 oz
    low-fat whipped cream cheese with garlic and herbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil

How To Make sesame chicken w/ oriental cream dip

  • 1
    In medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil and ginger. reserve 2 Tbsp and pour the rest into a lg resealable plastic bag. Add chicken strips to the bag, seal, turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hrs, turning the bag over occasionally.
  • 2
    In another medium bowl, lightly beat the cream cheese and reserved marinade. Stir in the green onion. Cover and refrigerate.
  • 3
    Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Place sesame seeds on a plate, roll chicken strips in seeds to coat. In lg skillet, heat olive oil over med-high heat. Add chicken. Stir-fry for about 5-7 mins or until golden brown. Serve chicken strips with the Oriental cream dip.
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