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Healthy sesame chicken served over rice with green beans and sesame seeds

Healthy Sesame Chicken

A delicious, high-protein sesame chicken made on the stovetop instead of deep-fried, featuring a flavorful sauce with coconut aminos and toasted sesame oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Asian-American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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 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 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 cups cooked green beans optional for serving
  • 1 cup cooked white rice optional for serving

Equipment

  • Large pan or skillet
  • Whisk for sauce

Method
 

  1. Prep your chicken by cutting into small cubes. Cook white rice and green beans according to directions if serving.
  2. In a large pan, heat avocado oil for 1 minute over medium high heat.
  3. Add chicken cubes to the pan and sauté over medium high heat until browned on all sides, approximately 10-12 minutes.
  4. While chicken is cooking, whisk together all sauce ingredients: coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice.
  5. Once chicken is fully cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.
  6. 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. Watch carefully as the sauce thickens quickly but can burn easily.
  7. Add cooked chicken back into the pan and toss to coat evenly in the thickened sauce.
  8. Serve sesame chicken over cooked rice and green beans, garnished with sesame seeds.

Notes

Toasted sesame oil is essential for authentic flavor. Use coconut aminos for gluten-free option or substitute with low-sodium soy sauce. Can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts. For paleo version, serve over cauliflower rice.