Baked Sesame Chicken Recipe

Juicy, flavorful baked sesame chicken ready in under an hour! This easy recipe features crispy sesame-crusted chicken baked to perfection. A delicious and satisfying weeknight meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 679.7 kcal

Protein 124g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Sesame Chicken

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How to Make Baked Sesame Chicken

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse chicken breasts and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
In a shallow dish, whisk together 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of sherry.
Dip each chicken breast into the oil and sherry mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
In a separate shallow dish, combine 1 cup of crushed saltine crackers, 2 teaspoons of sesame seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt (if using unsalted crackers).
Spread 1/4 cup of sour cream evenly over each chicken breast.
Press the chicken breasts into the cracker crumb mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
Place the coated chicken breasts on a greased baking sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown and crispy.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

68g

Carbs

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Main Ingredient Preparation 5 Ingredients Or Less Very Low Carbs Poultry Oven Easy Chicken Dietary Low Sodium High Protein Low Carb High In Something Low In Something Meat Equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Baked Sesame Chicken?

Baked Sesame Chicken takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Baked Sesame Chicken?

Baked Sesame Chicken has approximately 679.7 calories per serving, with about 124 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 62 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Baked Sesame Chicken?

The key ingredients for Baked Sesame Chicken are Chicken Breasts, Sesame Oil, Sherry Wine, Sour Cream, Cracker. See the full list with measurements above.