Sesame Chicken In Acorn Squash Recipes

SESAME CHICKEN IN ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
• Put the chicken in the marinade and let sit overnight in the refrigerator, or at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Put the squash halves, cut-side down, in a baking pan.
• Add ½ inch water and bake until squash are tender, 30-40 minutes.
• About 15 minutes before the squash is done, combine flour and sesame seeds.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and strain the marinade.
• Roll the chicken strips in the flour mixture.
• Melt the butter in a skillet and sauté the chicken for 4-5 minutes, until golden.
• Remove the chicken and set aside.
• Pour off excess butter and crumbs.
• Deglaze the skillet with ¼ Cup of the reserved marinade.
• Add the carrots, snow peas, and broccoli and cook just enough to heat the vegetables.
• Add the chicken strips and toss well.
• Serve the chicken and vegetables spilling over the squash halves.

CHICKEN STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400f degrees.
• Add water to a casserole that will hold the two haves of the squash; microwave on high for 5 minutes or until squash meat is fork soft; drain water out and set aside in casserole.
• Spray a non stick frypan with veggie spray; add ground chicken, onion and fennel bulb, scramble fry until the chicken is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
• Add the dried cranberries, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper; scramble fry for 5 minutes.
• Add the yogurt and stir thourgh, cook for another 2 minutes.
• Fill the squash halves with the filling; bake at 400f degrees for 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle cheese over tops and return to oven for a further 10 minutes.

SIMPLE SAUTEED SESAME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts into 1 1/2-inch slices about 1/4-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Combine flour, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss well. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey; stir to coat.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes.

PERFECT SESAME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sift flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder into a bowl. Pour in low-sodium soy sauce, sherry, 2 tablespoons water, vegetable oil, and a dash of sesame oil; stir until smooth. Stir in chicken until coated with the batter, then cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Dissolve 1/4 cup cornstarch into 1/2 cup of water, and stir into boiling sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens and turns clear, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and keep sauce warm.
• Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Drop in the battered chicken pieces, a few at a time, and fry until they turn golden brown and float to the top of the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. To serve, place fried chicken pieces onto a serving platter, and pour the hot sauce overtop. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to garnish.

ARIZONA CHICKEN IN ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from bottom of each squash half to allow them to lie flat. Place on a 15x10-in. baking sheet, cut side up; fill each with 1 teaspoon butter. Bake until fork-tender, 35-40 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine chicken, cheese, chilies, celery, sour cream, green onions, olives, paprika and pepper; spoon into squash. , Bake until filling is heated through and squash is tender, 20-25 minutes. Top with avocado and nuts.

BAKED CHICKEN AND ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Place slices in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with garlic and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil. Arrange chicken over squash. Combine the brown sugar, rosemary and salt; sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes, basting with pan juices twice. , Pour peaches over chicken and squash. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 180°.

ROASTED SQUASH WITH SESAME SEEDS AND CUMIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium-high, shaking pan frequently, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cumin seeds and toast until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Transfer seeds to a small bowl; let cool.
• Toss squashes with coriander, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread in a single layer; roast 15 minutes. Add sesame mixture and toss to coat, then flip slices. Roast until squashes are tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes more; serve.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH SQUASH, FENNEL AND SESAME

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Trim and discard the ends of the squash, and halve the squash lengthwise. Scrape out and discard the seeds and pulp, then slice 3/4-inch thick. Place slices in a large mixing bowl.
• Pat the chicken thighs dry with clean paper towels and add them to the squash.
• In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lime juice, coriander, sesame, fennel and chipotle. Drizzle the mixture over the chicken and squash. Season with salt and toss to coat evenly.
• Spread the squash in a single layer on a large rimmed sheet pan. Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on top of the squash and roast until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees and the skin of the chicken and the squash turns golden brown, at least 30 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken and squash to a serving dish. Sprinkle the cilantro on top and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.