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Healthy Sesame Chicken

Healthy Sesame Chicken: Quick, Guilt-Free Takeout Delight

Healthy Sesame Chicken is a guilt-free, protein-packed takeout alternative that's gluten-free and ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive/coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar can be omitted or substituted
  • to taste black pepper adjust as needed
  • 1 lime zest optional
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice optional
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups fresh green beans or substitute with broccoli
  • to taste sesame seeds for garnish
For Serving
  • 4 cups cooked white rice or cauliflower rice

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and cook the rice or cauliflower rice according to package instructions.
  2. Steam or blanch green beans for 3-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  3. In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Sauté the cubed chicken for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients until smooth.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, then pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet.
  6. Cook the sauce for 3-5 minutes, stirring continuously until it thickens.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing until evenly coated in sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  8. Serve the chicken with rice or cauliflower rice and green beans. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 34gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in some sauce before cooking. Adjust honey or lime juice to taste, and mix in different vegetables as desired.

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