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Healthy Sesame Chicken

Healthy Sesame Chicken: A Tasty 25-Minute Dinner Delight

Healthy Sesame Chicken is a guilt-free and delicious way to enjoy takeout flavors. Packed with protein and low in carbs, it's perfect for quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp Avocado oil can substitute with olive or coconut oil
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Coconut aminos can substitute with low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 2 tbsp Toasted sesame oil do not substitute with regular sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Ground ginger can use 1 tsp of fresh grated ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Rice vinegar can be omitted or replaced with more coconut aminos
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper for seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Lime zest optional
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice optional
For Garnish & Sides
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds optional but recommended
  • 2 cups Green beans can substitute with broccoli or other veggies
  • 2 cups Cooked rice can swap with quinoa or cauliflower rice for low-carb

Equipment

  • Large non-stick pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes for even cooking. Set aside.
  2. Prepare your rice and green beans according to the package instructions, keeping the rice warm.
  3. In a large non-stick pan, heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and sauté for 10-12 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. While the chicken cooks, whisk together coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and black pepper in a bowl.
  5. Once the chicken is cooked, set it aside. Pour the sauce into the pan, simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan, stirring until coated with sauce. Heat together and serve over warm rice with green beans and garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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