Sesame Chicken with Broccoli

Sesame Chicken with Broccoli recipe videos

Sesame Chicken with Broccoli is a popular Chinese-American dish featuring tender, battered, and fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory sauce, typically served over steamed broccoli. It's a staple in takeout restaurants, known for its glossy, sesame-seed-topped chicken and crisp vegetables.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the batter and sauce, with a moderate amount of protein from the chicken and fat from the frying process. A typical restaurant serving can range from 800 to 1,200 calories, providing some fiber and vitamins from the broccoli.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	720 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Phosphorus	210 mg
Vitamin K	60 mcg
Folate	55 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

While it's a beloved staple in Chinese-American cuisine, Sesame Chicken is not a traditional dish from China; it's an invention tailored to Western palates, often sweeter and less spicy than many authentic Chinese dishes. Nutritionally, the broccoli adds a valuable dose of vitamins C and K, offering a fresh contrast to the rich, savory chicken.