Description
Healthy Sesame Chicken is a delicious, healthy dinner! Packed with protein, low in carbs, and gluten-free – it’s simple to make & better than takeout!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (zest of one lime)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (juice of one lime)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Optional For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked green beans
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Instructions
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Prep your chicken by cutting into small cubes. Cook white rice and green beans according to directions.
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In a pan, heat avocado oil for 1 minute. Add chicken to the pan and sauté over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, approximately 10–12 minutes.
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While chicken is cooking, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
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Once chicken is cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.
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Pour the sauce mixture into the hot pan (no need to clean it) and cook for 3–5 minutes over medium-high heat until it starts to bubble, stirring consistently. The sauce will thicken quickly—be careful not to burn it.
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Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and coat it in the sauce.
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Serve sesame chicken over cooked rice and green beans.
Notes
Chicken: You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs.
Avocado Oil: Olive oil or refined coconut oil can be used instead.
Green Beans: Substitute with broccoli or your favorite vegetables.
Coconut Aminos: Use low-sodium soy sauce or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos as an alternative.
Ginger: Replace fresh ginger with 1/2 teaspoon dried ground ginger.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz chicken, 1 cup green beans, 1/2 cup white rice
- Calories: 584
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 53g
- Cholesterol: 145mg