Description

Healthy Sesame Chicken is a better-than-takeout dinner made with lean chicken breast, a flavorful sesame sauce, and wholesome ingredients—gluten free, low carb, and perfect for weeknights.

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

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Instructions

Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Prepare rice and green beans as desired.

Heat avocado oil in a pan for 1 minute. Add chicken and sauté over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes until browned on all sides.

While chicken cooks, whisk together all sauce ingredients in a bowl.

Remove cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.

Pour sauce into the same pan (no need to clean it), and cook for 3-5 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it bubbles and thickens.

Add chicken back to the pan and stir to coat in the sauce.

Serve chicken over rice and green beans, topped with sesame seeds.

Notes

Chicken: Swap breasts for boneless chicken thighs if preferred.

Oil: Olive oil or refined coconut oil can be used instead of avocado oil.

Veggies: Substitute green beans with broccoli or your favorite vegetables.

Coconut Aminos: Replace with low sodium soy sauce or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos.

Ginger: Use 1/2 teaspoon dried ground ginger if fresh isn’t available.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American (with Asian-inspired flavors)