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Healthy Sesame Chicken Recipe

Healthy Sesame Chicken Recipe
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Enjoy a healthier twist on a classic favorite with this delicious recipe for Sesame Chicken. Tender chunks of chicken are coated in a flavorful sauce and served with nutritious green beans and rice.

Ingredients

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    For the Chicken:

  • 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)

    • For Serving:

  • 2 cups cooked green beans
  • 1 cup cooked white rice

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Cut the chicken into cubes and cook the rice and green beans.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Sauté the chicken in avocado oil until browned.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice.
  4. Cook the Sauce: In the same pan, cook the sauce until thickened.
  5. Combine: Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and coat it in the sauce.
  6. Serve: Serve the sesame chicken over cooked rice and green beans.

Notes

  • You can customize the level of spice by adjusting the amount of ginger and black pepper.
  • Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or swap the white rice for brown rice for added nutrition.

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Keywords: Sesame Chicken, Healthy Chicken Recipe, Asian Inspired Dish, Gluten Free

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