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Healthy Sesame Chicken

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Healthy Sesame Chicken is a flavorful, low-carb, and gluten-free alternative to takeout. Tender chicken cubes are coated in a savory sesame sauce made with coconut aminos, honey, and sesame oil, served with green beans and rice for a wholesome, nutritious meal.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

½ tablespoon avocado oil

For the Sauce:

¼ cup coconut aminos

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

½ teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

¼ 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

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Cook the white rice and green beans according to their respective directions.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat for about 1 minute. Add the chicken cubes to the pan and sauté for about 10-12 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
  3. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside. Pour the sauce into the same pan and cook over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly. Let the sauce bubble and thicken, but be cautious not to burn it.
  5. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and toss it in the sauce until well coated.
  6. Serve the sesame chicken over the cooked rice and green beans. Garnish with sesame seeds for extra crunch and flavor.

Notes

  • For juicier chicken, substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs.
  • If you don’t have coconut aminos, use low-sodium soy sauce or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos.
  • Fresh ginger can be replaced with ½ teaspoon of dried ground ginger.
  • For a low-carb option, replace the rice with steamed vegetables like broccoli.

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