Quick and Healthy Sesame Chicken for Any Night Craving

This quick and healthy sesame chicken recipe transforms a classic dish into a guilt-free dinner, perfect for busy nights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Chicken breasts can swap for boneless thighs for extra juiciness
2 tablespoons Avocado oil olive oil can be used as a substitute

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Coconut aminos can use low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Honey maple syrup for vegan option
1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil do not replace with regular sesame oil
1 teaspoon Ground ginger can substitute with fresh ginger
2 cloves Garlic minced, add more for extra punch
1 tablespoon Rice vinegar splash of coconut aminos if unavailable
to taste Black pepper adjust to taste preference
1 tablespoon Lime zest omit if less tangy finish is preferred
1 tablespoon Lime juice omit if less tangy finish is preferred

For the Garnish & Sides

2 tablespoons Sesame seeds toast for crunch
1 cup Cooked green beans broccoli or favorite veggies work too
1 cup Cooked white rice replace with quinoa or cauliflower rice for lower-carb option

Equipment

Skillet
Medium-sized pot
Mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
Cook white rice and steam green beans according to package instructions.
Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken to skillet, sauté until golden brown, approximately 10-12 minutes.
Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a separate bowl.
Remove cooked chicken from skillet and set aside.
Pour prepared sauce into the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Return chicken to pan and combine with sauce, simmer for an additional minute.
Serve chicken over rice with green beans, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze without sauce for up to 3 months.

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