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Healthy Sesame Chicken

Healthy Sesame Chicken That's Quick, Guilt-Free, and Delicious

Enjoy a guilt-free, healthy twist on sesame chicken that's quick and flavorful, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Sauce
  • 0.5 tablespoon Avocado Oil For sautéing
  • 0.25 cup Coconut Aminos Soy sauce alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Honey For natural sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Essential for authentic flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Ginger Or fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Provides tanginess
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Optional
For Serving
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 2 cups Green Beans As a side
  • 1 cup White Rice For serving

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Chicken: Wash and cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Simultaneously, prepare white rice and boil water for green beans.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add cubed chicken and sauté for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, whisk together coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice. Cook until thickened.
  4. Combine: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the sauce, stirring gently to coat. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve: Place a scoop of Healthy Sesame Chicken over white rice, with green beans on the side, and garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently to preserve texture.

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