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Sesame Chicken and Watermelon

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By: LalainePosted: 06/06/2018Updated: 06/23/2018
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sesame chicken served over cubed watermelon

Sesame Chicken and Watermelon for a tasty, healthy and low-carb meal. With flavorful chicken over juicy watermelons, it’s an interesting combination of flavors you need to try!

sesame chicken served over cubed watermelon
Sesame Chicken and Watermelon

I discovered this sesame chicken and watermelon recipe in one of Costco’s annual cookbooks and the fact that it had an unusual combination of fruit and meat was reason enough for me to try it. In fact, I was so intrigued by the interesting medley of flavors it was the first one I made out of the 200-plus in the book.

And was I glad I have an adventurous palate! The dish turned out far delicious than I expected with the juicy watermelon cubes a great compliment to the savory flavors of the stir-fry chicken. It’s now one of my favorite meals to make especially during warmer months when watermelons are at the finest.

sesame chicken on a red skillet with watermelon cubes on the side

How to Make Sesame Chicken

The traditional sesame seed chicken you’ll find at most restaurants consists of cubed chicken that is coated in batter and deep-fried until golden and crisp. The crunchy chicken pieces are then stir-fried in ginger and garlic and finished off in a fragrant sauce made of soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil.

This recipe here does away with the battering and deep-frying for an easier and healthier version. And while the chicken stir-fry is commonly served with rice, seedless watermelon makes a low carb yet just as satisfying meal option with. You get a scrumptious dinner with less work and under 245 calories per serving! #winning

sesame chicken and watermelon served on a plate

This is an interesting combination of flavors you need to try! You’d be surprised how the sweet watermelons and savory chicken marry well together.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @OnionRingsAndThings on Facebook and Instagram!

sesame chicken and watermelon served on a plate

Sesame Chicken and Watermelon

Sesame Chicken and Watermelon for a tasty, healthy and low-carb meal. With flavorful chicken over juicy watermelons, it's an interesting combination of flavors you need to try!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Author: Lalaine
Course: Main Entree
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4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic , peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 2 cups seedless watermelon, diced
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a wok or wide pan over high heat oil, heat oil until it just begins to smoke. 
  • Add chicken and cook, stirring regularly, for about 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Lower heat to medium-high. Add ginger and garlic and cook until aromatic.
  • Add soy sauce, cooking wine and sesame oil. Continue to cook, stirring regularly, until most of the liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked.
  •  Add green onions and sesame seeds. Stir until distributed.
  • On four plates, arrange diced watermelon and top with the sesame chicken. Sprinkle with additional green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 241kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 636mg, Potassium: 523mg, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 495IU, Vitamin C: 8.6mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 0.8mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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  1. Nancie says

    Posted on 6/24/18 at 3:08 am

    I love anything with sesame. I lived in Korea for almost 18 years, and the Koreans use it a lot in their cooking. I’ll be trying this recipe.

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    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 6/24/18 at 3:25 am

      Thank you! I hope you try the sesame chicken with the watermelon. Great combination of flavors 🙂

      Reply

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