Description
Healthy Sesame Chicken is a quick and nutritious alternative to takeout. Packed with protein and bold flavors, this gluten-free, low-carb recipe is ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it features tender chicken coated in a savory sesame sauce served over rice and green beans.
Healthy Sesame Chicken is a quick and nutritious alternative to takeout. Packed with protein and bold flavors, this gluten-free, low-carb recipe is ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it features tender chicken coated in a savory sesame sauce served over rice and green beans.
Ingredients
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Seasonings: Garlic cloves (minced), ground ginger, black pepper, lime zest, and juice
- Sauce Components: Rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- For Cooking: Avocado oil (or olive oil)
- Garnish: Sesame seeds
- Optional Sides: Cooked white rice and steamed green beans
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together garlic, ginger, lime zest, lime juice, black pepper, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and coconut aminos.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté diced chicken for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.
- Thicken the Sauce: Pour sauce into the pan and cook on medium heat for 3-5 minutes until thickened, stirring consistently.
- Combine & Serve: Add cooked chicken back to the pan, toss to coat, and serve over rice and green beans, garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra spice, add crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- Substitute tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
