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Healthy Sesame Chicken

Healthy Sesame Chicken
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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

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  • 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

  • Prep your chicken by cutting into small cubes. Cook white rice and green beans according to directions.

  • 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.

  • While chicken is cooking, whisk together the sauce ingredients.

  • Once chicken is cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.

  • 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.

  • Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and coat it in the sauce.

  • 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.

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