Description
Healthy Sesame Chicken is a flavorful, low-carb, and protein-packed alternative to traditional takeout. This easy-to-make dish, cooked without frying, is full of wholesome ingredients and can be prepared in just 35 minutes. It’s gluten-free, customizable to various diets, and offers the same delicious sesame flavor with a fraction of the calories.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Garlic
- Ground ginger
- Lime zest
- Pepper
- Rice vinegar
- Honey
- Toasted sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk together all the sauce ingredients (garlic, ginger, lime zest, rice vinegar, honey, and toasted sesame oil) in a bowl.
- Heat a pan and brown the chicken on both sides, then set it aside.
- In the same pan, add the marinade and bring it to a high heat. Allow the sauce to thicken and pull away from the pan.
- Add the chicken back to the pan and toss it in the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve with green beans, quinoa, or your choice of rice.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs or tenders.
- For a vegan-friendly option, replace honey with maple syrup.
- Fresh ginger can be used instead of ground ginger for a fresher flavor.
- To make this dish Paleo-friendly, swap rice with cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Asian
