30-Minute Healthy Sesame Chicken
A healthier version of takeout featuring a sticky sweet and sour sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
Equipment
- 10-inch nonstick skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite sizes Use boneless skinless chicken thighs if preferred.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoon coconut aminos Can use liquid aminos or soy sauce.
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 to 3 teaspoon sriracha Optional for those who prefer mild.
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper To taste.
- sea salt To taste.
For Serving
- brown rice or white rice
- Asparagus, green beans, or broccoli Any preferred veggies.
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut aminos, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, and black pepper. 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. Arrange the chicken pieces into a single layer and allow it to brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped garlic and continue sautéing 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.
Notes
Omit the sriracha for mild chicken. Use ½ teaspoon ground ginger if fresh ginger is not available. If you want the sesame flavor to be more prominent, use 2 tablespoon sesame oil and omit the avocado oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 47gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 382mgSugar: 15g
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