Healthy Sesame Chicken

Healthy Sesame Chicken

from thecleaneatingcouple.com
35 min
2 servings

Healthy Sesame Chicken is a delicious, healthy dinner! Packed with protein, low in carbs, and gluten free - it's simple to make & better than takeout!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 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 tablespoons sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 2 cups cooked green beans
  • 1 cup cooked white rice

Directions

  1. 1

    Prep your chicken by cutting into small cubes. Cook white rice and green beans according to directions.

  2. 2

    In a pan, heat avocado oil for 1 minute. Add chicken to the pan and sauté chicken over medium high heat until browned on all sides, approximately 10-12 minutes.

  3. 3

    While chicken is cooking, whisk together the sauce.

  4. 4

    Once chicken is cooked, remove from the pan + set aside.

  5. 5

    Pour sauce mixture into the hot pan (no need to clean it!) and cook for 3-5 minutes over medium high heat until it starts to bubble, stirring consistently. The sauce will thicken quickly, but be careful to watch that it doesn't burn.

  6. 6

    Add cooked chicken back into the pan and coat in sauce.

  7. 7

    Serve sesame chicken over cooked rice and green beans.