Sesame chicken
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Sesame chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish featuring bite-sized pieces of chicken that are typically battered, deep-fried, and then tossed in a sweet and savory glaze. The sauce is often made with soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and ginger, and the dish is generously sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds for flavor and texture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in both carbohydrates and fat due to the batter, frying process, and sugary sauce, while providing a moderate amount of protein from the chicken. A typical restaurant serving can range from 800 to over 1,200 calories.
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of Westernized Chinese cuisine, adapted to suit local tastes for sweetness and richness. Nutritionally, the sesame seeds add a notable amount of healthy fats, minerals like calcium, and a distinctive nutty aroma that defines the dish.