Ingredients
Chicken and Cooking
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
Sesame Sauce
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (zest of one lime)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (juice of one lime)
Garnish and Sides
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 cups cooked green beans
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken and Sides: Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch cubes. Meanwhile, cook white rice and green beans according to package directions or preferred method to have them ready to serve.
- Sauté the Chicken: Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat for about 1 minute. Add the chicken cubes and sauté, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl until well combined.
- Remove Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, transfer it from the pan to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the Sauce in the Pan: Without cleaning the pan, pour in the prepared sauce mixture and cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. The sauce will start to bubble and thicken quickly—be careful to prevent burning.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and toss thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly in the thickened sauce.
- Plate and Garnish: Serve the sesame chicken over the cooked white rice and green beans. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top as a garnish for a nutty crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Use avocado oil for a higher smoke point suitable for sautéing.
- Coconut aminos is a great soy sauce alternative that is gluten-free and lower in sodium.
- Adjust honey quantity to preference for sweetness.
- Ensure constant stirring when cooking the sauce to avoid burning due to the sugars in honey.
- If lime zest or juice isn’t available, lemon can be substituted but will change the flavor slightly.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed broccoli or snap peas for an alternative vegetable side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
