Description
Healthy Sesame Chicken is a nutritious and flavorful dish that satisfies your cravings without compromising on your health goals. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this quick recipe features tender chicken coated in a rich sesame sauce made with wholesome ingredients. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can serve up a protein-packed meal that’s lower in carbs compared to traditional options, making it a fantastic alternative to takeout. Pair it with rice or vegetables for a customizable dinner that impresses both your family and guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Zest and juice of one lime
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cooked green beans and white rice for serving
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by cutting it into cubes. Cook white rice and green beans according to package directions.
- In a non-stick frying pan, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat for about 1 minute. Add the cubed chicken and sauté until browned on all sides (10-12 minutes).
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside. Pour the sauce mixture into the same hot pan and cook for 3-5 minutes until bubbling.
- Return the chicken to the pan and toss it in the thickened sauce until well-coated.
- Serve over cooked white rice with green beans on the side, garnishing with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 381mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg