Description
A healthy and flavorful sesame chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breast cubes cooked in avocado oil and coated with a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce made from coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, and fresh lime. This dish is garnished with sesame seeds and pairs perfectly with cooked green beans and white rice for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
Sauce
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 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)
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Optional For Serving
- 2 cups cooked green beans
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes for even cooking and better sauce absorption.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet or pan, heat 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Cook Chicken: Add the chicken cubes to the hot oil and sauté for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned on all sides.
- Mix the Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, combine coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl. Stir well to blend all ingredients.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, lower the heat to medium and pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
- Simmer: Stir to coat all chicken pieces evenly and let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly and infuse the chicken with flavors.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the chicken before removing the skillet from heat.
- Serve: Serve the healthy sesame chicken hot alongside cooked green beans and white rice if desired, providing a nutritious and balanced meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast for chicken thighs if you prefer a juicier texture.
- Adjust honey quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm that the rice vinegar and coconut aminos used are certified gluten-free.
- Add red pepper flakes or chili sauce to spice up the dish.
- The lime zest and juice add a fresh brightness that balances the sweet and savory sauce perfectly.
Keywords: healthy sesame chicken, easy chicken recipe, low fat chicken, coconut aminos chicken, lime sesame chicken