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Healthy Sesame Chicken

Healthy Sesame Chicken for a Quick, Guilt-Free Dinner

Satisfy takeout cravings with this Healthy Sesame Chicken, a quick and gluten-free dish packed with bold flavors and lean protein.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts can substitute with chicken thighs for richer flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil can substitute with olive oil or refined coconut oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Aminos low-sodium soy sauce alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Honey can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil avoid regular sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger can use 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar can omit or add more coconut aminos
  • to taste Black Pepper adjust to preference
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest can be omitted
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice can be omitted
For the Garnish and Sides
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds sprinkle generously
  • 1 cup Cooked Green Beans can swap with broccoli
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice can use quinoa or cauliflower rice

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by cutting your boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes, ensuring even cooking. Cook your white rice and green beans according to package instructions. Set aside once cooked and keep warm.
  2. In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil over medium-high heat for about 1 minute until shimmering. Add chicken to the pan.
  3. Add the cubed chicken to the hot pan, sauté for 10-12 minutes until uniformly browned and cooked through.
  4. Whisk together in a bowl the coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Set this mixture aside.
  5. Remove chicken from the pan and pour the sauce mixture into the same heated pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss it in the sauce for about 2 minutes.
  7. Serve hot over cooked rice and green beans, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the dish with different vegetables or rice alternatives to suit your dietary preferences.

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