Maple Sesame Chicken from The Migraine Relief Plan
The Migraine Relief Plan is a new offering from my dear friend Stephanie Weaver at Recipe Renovator. I will tell you about my new favorite Maple Sesame Chicken very soon!
In Stephanie’s posts and offerings, she has been talking Migraine Relief for a while.
In fact, Stephanie talks about about clean eating and healthy living in general. Stephanie is An author, blogger, certified wellness and health coach. She has a Master of Public Health in Nutrition Education and has dedicated her life to eating well and living healthfully.
The Story of Maple Sesame Chicken
This book is a comprehensive offering that synthesizes her research, knowledge and offerings. It is clear, well researched cookbook that offers you an 8-week transition plan to reducing migraine frequency and severity.
Elements of this plan includes, 75 delicious recipes covering all four meals, shopping lists, tips and techniques. As with all good cookbooks, this book offers healthy recipes for anyone wanting to expand their culinary universe. A gluten-free, low sodium, delicious for meatloaf? I am in! The recipes are gluten-free and low in sodium.
As I mentioned, this cookbook can be adapted for most diets that need measurement as the recipes offer a very good nutritional analysis at the bottom. Having said that, you know I would not really share a recipe, if it was not delicious! This Maple Sesame Chicken is something that you will make again and again. It is easy, flavorful and made with mostly pantry staples.
I resisted the urge to monkey around with the recipe. Just one substitution – swapping fresh ginger for the dry as I do not really have any dry ginger on hand. I am probably just a little late in posting this recipe. It is however a perfect creation for a snowy day.
The smoked paprika is a brilliant addition adding a nice dose of brightness and flavor. I had it over jasmine rice, but will try it with the chard next time. Without much ado, here is the recipe! Make it and try the others in the book!
A couple of other sesame recipes include this sesame chicken recipe and coconut sesame shortbread.
This Asian-inspired glaze is close to teriyaki without being sticky-sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch green onions
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar (see Cooks’ Note)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 13/5–2 pounds (0.8–1kg) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (5–6 thighs)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons dry toasted tan sesame seeds
Instructions
- Remove the roots and tips from the green onions. Cut the white parts into chunks and put them in a blender. Slice the green parts thinly and set aside.
- To make the marinade, add the vinegar, maple syrup, toasted sesame oil, garlic, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ginger to the blender and blend, along with the white parts of the onion, until smooth.
- Put the chicken in a large bowl. Pour marinade over chicken. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
- Heat the coconut oil in large nonstick lidded skillet set over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until browned.
- Drizzle any remaining marinade from the bowl over the chicken and sprinkle the reserved sliced green onions, stirring to coat chicken. Then, partially cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium–low. Cook for 10 minutes, turn the chicken, and cook for 10 minutes more. Leave a small opening between the cover and the pan so some of the steam can escape.
- Remove lid from chicken pan to check chicken for doneness. Cook just until done, either by checking with a meat thermometer for 165°F (74°C), or by cutting open. Sprinkle sesame seeds over. Remove from the heat.
- Serve right away or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
Recipe from the Migraine Relief Plan: An 8-Week Transition to Better Eating, Fewer Headaches, and Optimal Health
John Gatesby
This is looking really delicious but do you have some vegan recipes as well that could be beneficial in case of headaches?
John Gatesby recently posted…Do I Have Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)?
rinkub@aol.com
I have a lot of vegan recipes on the site.
Cynthia @ Activefamilychiroaz
The Maple Sesame Chicken from The Migraine Relief Plan sounds like a delicious and healthy recipe that could be a great addition to any migraine-friendly diet. Eating a nutritious and balanced diet is important for managing migraines, as certain foods and ingredients can trigger or exacerbate symptoms in some people.