Description
Healthy Sesame Chicken is a delightful twist on classic takeout, allowing you to savor bold flavors while prioritizing nutritional value. This dish features tender chicken pieces coated in a savory sauce made from coconut aminos, sesame oil, and ginger. With its protein-packed content and low-carb profile, it’s an excellent option for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week ahead. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a wholesome meal that pairs beautifully with rice or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 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)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 cups cooked green beans
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it into 1-inch cubes. Cook the white rice and green beans according to package directions.
- Heat avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and sauté for 10-12 minutes until browned.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet, then pour in the sauce and cook for 3-5 minutes until bubbling and slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the sauce until heated through.
- Serve over rice with green beans on the side, garnished with sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg