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Healthy Sesame Chicken

Healthy Sesame Chicken
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Healthy Sesame Chicken is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the flavors of a favorite takeout meal right to your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe can be prepared in just 35 minutes, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or quick bites. With lean chicken, fresh vegetables, and a light yet savory sauce made from coconut aminos and sesame oil, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. Enjoy it over fluffy rice or paired with steamed green beans for a wholesome meal that won’t weigh you down.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest (from one lime)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (from one lime)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Cooked green beans and rice (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Cut chicken into cubes and cook rice and green beans as per package instructions.
  2. In a non-stick skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat for about 1 minute. Add chicken cubes and sauté until browned (10-12 minutes).
  3. While the chicken cooks, whisk together coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl until well combined.
  4. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the skillet. Pour the sauce mixture into the same skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until bubbling.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and toss until coated in sauce.
  6. Serve over cooked rice and green beans; garnish with sesame seeds.

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Find it online: https://simplecookvibes.com/healthy-sesame-chicken/

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