5-Spice Chicken with Barbecue Sauce
- ¾ cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
- (optional) 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 large egg
- 1-1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder, divided
- 1 lb. chicken-breast tenders
- 1 Tbs olive oil, or almond oil, or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ cup low-sodium ketchup
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1½ tsp cider vinegar
- 1½ tsp low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In 10-inch skillet, toast bread crumbs (and optional sesame seeds) over high heat about 5 minutes or until golden, stirring frequently. Transfer crumb mixture to plate.
- In medium bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix egg and teaspoon 5-spice powder until foamy. Dip tenders in egg mixture, then in crumb mixture to coat.
- Place tenders on cookie sheet. Bake tenders 10 to 15 minutes, or until they lose their pink color throughout. Do not turn tenders over.
- Meanwhile, in same skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until soft and lightly browned. Remove skillet from heat; stir in ketchup, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and remaining ½ teaspoon five-spice powder. Pour sauce into small bowl, and serve with tenders.
Serving size: 4 oz. Sodium: 50 mg.
Recipe by The Low Sodium Spot at https://waltonspot.com/lowsodium/recipes/poultry/5-spice-chicken-barbecue-sauce/
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