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Healthy Sesame Chicken Recipe

Healthy Sesame Chicken Recipe
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A healthy and flavorful Sesame Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory sesame-ginger sauce, served with nutritious green beans and steamed white rice. This dish is packed with natural ingredients and perfect for a balanced, home-cooked meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Vegetables

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 cups cooked green beans
  • 1 cup cooked white rice

Sauce and Seasonings

  • 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)

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken and Sides: Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Cook white rice and green beans separately according to package instructions, then set aside.
  2. Cook 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 fully cooked through, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Mix Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, 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.
  4. Remove Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  5. Cook Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the same hot pan (do not clean the pan to retain flavors), cooking over medium-high heat. Stir constantly for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce starts to bubble and thickens slightly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  6. Add Chicken to Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, tossing well to coat all pieces evenly in the thickened sauce.
  7. Serve: Plate the sesame chicken over the cooked white rice and green beans. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce makes this recipe gluten-free and lower in sodium.
  • Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking that it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • For a spicier kick, you can add red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
  • Leftover chicken and sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Substitute green beans with steamed broccoli or snap peas for variety.
  • Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a different texture and nutritional profile.

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