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Healthy Sesame Chicken

Healthy Sesame Chicken that's Ready in Just 25 Minutes

This Healthy Sesame Chicken is a quick and delicious meal that satisfies cravings while being gluten-free and low-carb.
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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 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Olive oil is a great alternative
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Aminos Soy sauce substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup works for a vegan alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Distinct from regular sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh grated ginger enhances flavor
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh cloves preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Can be omitted or replaced
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Lime Zest/Juice
For Garnish & Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds
  • 2 cups Cooked Green Beans Feel free to swap with broccoli
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice/Quinoa Cauliflower rice for low-carb option

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Whisk
  • Cooking pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
  2. Cook the white rice and green beans according to package instructions.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil over medium-high heat for about 1 minute.
  4. Add the cubed chicken to the hot pan and sauté for about 10-12 minutes.
  5. Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  6. Remove the chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm.
  7. Pour the sauce mixture directly into the hot pan and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  8. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and stir to combine.
  9. Serve the Healthy Sesame Chicken over cooked white rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken in coconut aminos and garlic for 30 minutes prior to cooking. Stir sauce continuously while thickening to prevent burning.

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