Peanut Sesame Chicken – Hilton Head Health

Hilton Head Health is a destination health resort in an elegant facility on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, surrounded by all the natural beauty of a Lowcountry island getaway.  The program guides you to achieving your weight loss, wellness and longevity goals with  programs focusing on fitness, nutrition and SELF (Stress management, Empowerment, Longevity, and Fulfillment).   Guests benefit from a community of supportive dieticians, psychologists, wellness educators, fitness trainers, chefs and spa therapists, and graduates continue their lifestyle change with the H3@Home program and receive continued support and structure at home.

At this South Carolina weight loss spa, guests enjoy a meal plan with delicious flavors and realistic portions.  The Chef and Culinary Team have created a low-calorie, healthy gourmet cuisine with an emphasis on local and natural ingredients to ensure a well-balanced weight loss diet.   One of the popular features of the program is when H3 teaches participants how to prepare meals, snacks and beverages, like this PEANUT SESAME CHICKEN ENTREE.   This recipe trumps anything youc an bring home from the take-out counter at the mall or from a frozen box.

Peanut Sesame Ginger Chicken

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Course: Entrees

Cuisine: Healthy Spa Cuisine

Keyword: Chicken

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 200kcal

Courtesy Of: Hilton Head Health

Raise your hand if you love Chinese takeout! Our peanut sesame ginger chicken puts takeout to shame. We amp up the flavors with fresh garlic and ginger and simmer with peanut butter and crushed red pepper flakes for an indulgent yet healthy weeknight meal. Watch as Chef Karla demonstrates how to make this dish in the video below.

Ingredients

• ▢ 4 cloves Garlic - minced
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Ginger - fresh, minced
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• ▢ 4 teaspoons Olive oil
• ▢ 2-1/2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• ▢ 3 tablespoons Tamari
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Peanut butter
• ▢ ½ cup Water
• ▢ 32 ounces Chicken breast - boneless, and pounded thin or to a uniform thickness

Instructions

• Heat sauté pan to medium heat.
• Add sesame oil.
• Sauté garlic and ginger. Cook until softened. (2-3 minutes)
• Add brown sugar, tamari, peanut butter, water and red pepper flakes – stir frequently.
• Cook for 5-7 minutes on low heat until sauce has reduced.
• While the sauce is cooking, preheat sauté pan. Add olive oil.
• Place pounded chicken breast in hot oil. Sear on both sides. (About 4 minutes each)
• Add one ounce of sauce to pan. Allow sauce to reduce and chicken to cook through, about 6-8 minutes. Or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Video

Spa Index Kitchen Notes

A serving size is approximately 4 oz of chicken with 1 ounce of sauce.  Serve with rice, quinoa, or veggies, if desired.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 200 kcal (10%) | Carbohydrates: 5 g (2%) | Protein: 25 g (50%) | Fat: 8 g (12%) | Sodium: 400 mg (17%)

Karla Williams is the Executive Chef for Hilton Head Health in South Carolina.  A graduate from The Chef’s Academy in Indianapolis, Karla’s past experience includes Culinary Intern and Sous Chef at H3, as well as Sous Chef at Kona Grill in Carmel, Indiana.   Chef Karla has been featured live on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family Show.  In addition to her love for nutrition and healthy cooking, Karla enjoys teaching part-time fitness classes. Her passion for living a well-balanced healthy lifestyle is apparent in her cooking demonstrations at Hilton Head Health.