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Healthy Sesame Chicken

Deliciously Healthy Sesame Chicken That's Easy to Love

This Healthy Sesame Chicken is a simple, flavorful dish that rivals takeout and is ready in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Easy Dinners
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large pan
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
  • ½ tablespoon Avocado oil

For the Sauce

  • ¼ cup Coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice

For Garnish and Sides

  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds for sprinkling
  • 2 cups Cooked green beans
  • 2 cups Cooked white rice

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Sesame Chicken

  • Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and cook rice and green beans according to package instructions.
  • Heat avocado oil in a pan, add chicken, and sauté for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  • Whisk together sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  • Remove cooked chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Pour sauce into the same pan and cook until slightly thickened.
  • Return chicken to the pan, coat with sauce, and heat through.
  • Serve the chicken over rice with green beans and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Notes

Ensure chicken is cut uniformly for even cooking and avoid rushing the sauce for depth of flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken recipe, Easy Dinners, Family-friendly, Healthy Sesame Chicken, quick meals, Wholesome Dinner
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