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Homemade Healthy Sesame Chicken Recipe

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This Homemade Healthy Sesame Chicken recipe features tender, bite-sized chicken pieces sautéed to perfection and coated in a flavorful sesame sauce made with coconut aminos, honey, and toasted sesame oil. Served over white rice with a side of green beans, it’s a wholesome and delicious meal ready in just 35 minutes.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil

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 (from one lime)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (from one lime)

Garnish and Sides

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 2 cups cooked green beans
  • 1 cup cooked white rice

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken and Sides: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Prepare the white rice and green beans according to package directions and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Chicken: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat for about 1 minute. Add the cubed chicken to the pan and sauté, turning occasionally, until all sides are browned and the chicken is cooked through, approximately 10-12 minutes.
  3. Make the Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the 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.
  4. Remove Chicken: Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
  5. Cook the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the same hot pan without cleaning it. Cook over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to bubble and thickens. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  6. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken back into the pan with the thickened sauce. Stir well to coat all pieces evenly in the sauce.
  7. Serve: Serve the sesame chicken over the cooked white rice alongside the green beans. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for an extra nutty flavor and appealing presentation.

Notes

  • For a lower-carb option, substitute white rice with cauliflower rice.
  • Adjust honey quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.
  • Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor, but bottled lime juice can serve as a substitute in a pinch.
  • Ensure to watch the sauce closely while cooking to avoid burning as it thickens quickly.
  • To make this dish gluten-free, confirm your coconut aminos and rice vinegar are certified gluten-free.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/homemade-healthy-sesame-chicken-recipe/