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!
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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.
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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.
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.
[the_ad id="4669"]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