Healthy Sesame Chicken
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!
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 380kcal
Equipment
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
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.
**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.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving (of 3) | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 382mg | Sugar: 15g