Healthy Sesame Chicken
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4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 Servings
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Calories
380 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Healthy Sesame Chicken
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A healthier version of the classic takeout, this Sesame Chicken recipe features a sticky sweet and sour sauce that gives a caramelized chicken vibe. Serve it with rice and veggies for a complete meal!
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite sizes*
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp coconut aminos**
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 to 3 tsp Sriracha optional
- ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
- sea salt to taste
For Serving
- brown rice or white rice
- asparagus green beans, or broccoli
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut aminos, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, and black pepper (sauce ingredients). Stir well and set aside until ready to use.
- Heat the avocado oil and sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to heat up for a few minutes before adding the chopped chicken. Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to arrange the chicken pieces into a single layer and allow it to brown for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chopped garlic and continue sauteing for another minute or two, until the garlic is fragrant and the chicken is golden brown.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and allow the mixture to come to a full (but controlled) boil.
- Cook until much of the liquid has evaporated and you’re left with glazed, caramelized chicken, about 8 to 15 minutes.
- Serve this easy sesame chicken recipe with steamed brown rice, jasmine rice, or white rice, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, and any veggies you enjoy, such as roasted or stir fry asparagus, green beans, or broccoli.
Notes
- *Use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer.
- *Use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer.
- **You can also use liquid aminos or soy sauce. If using liquid aminos or soy sauce, taste the finished chicken before adding any additional salt.
- **You can also use liquid aminos or soy sauce. If using liquid aminos or soy sauce, taste the finished chicken before adding any additional salt.
- ***Use ½ tsp ground ginger if you don’t have fresh ginger on hand.
- ***Use ½ tsp ground ginger if you don’t have fresh ginger on hand.
- Omit the sriracha for mild chicken.
- Omit the sriracha for mild chicken.
- If you want the sesame flavor to be more prominent, use 2 Tbsp sesame oil and omit the avocado oil.
- If you want the sesame flavor to be more prominent, use 2 Tbsp sesame oil and omit the avocado oil.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Serving (of 3)
Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
382mg
(16%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (of 3) | |
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 382mg | 16% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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