Description
A healthier, homemade version of classic sesame chicken, this recipe features no deep frying, fewer carbs, and better-for-you ingredients. Enjoy the beloved sweet-salty-tangy flavors with less guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 0.5 tbsp avocado oil
- 0.25 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- Optional: lime zest and lime juice
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, for garnish
- Optional for serving: cooked green beans and white rice
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into cubes.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Once chicken is done, remove it from the skillet.
- Pour the sauce into the hot pan and let it bubble and thicken for a few minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan and toss until well coated in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve over rice with green beans, or over cauliflower rice.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different sweetness.
- Toss in steamed broccoli or snap peas for extra vegetables.
- Replace rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water, or in the microwave in short bursts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: Varies
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: Varies
- Fat: Varies
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Varies
- Carbohydrates: Varies
- Fiber: Varies
- Protein: Varies
- Cholesterol: Varies