Healthy Homemade Sesame Chicken

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 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!

If you like sesame chicken – you have to try this Healthy Sesame Chicken! It’s so easy to make and it’s delicious.

This Healthy Sesame Chicken recipe only takes 25 minutes from start to finish.. and you know that you’d be waiting that long for delivery anyways!

healthy sesame chicken recipe ingredients

There are only a few ingredients in the sauce/this dish, and it only needs about 25 minutes to come together over the stove in total.

To make this recipe you’ll need:

  • chicken breasts
  • garlic
  • ground ginger
  • lime zest
  • pepper
  • rice wine vinegar
  • honey
  • toasted sesame oil
  • sesame seeds
You can find substitutions for all of these ingredients below in the green shaded substitutions box. 

Even though the ingredients are minimal, the sauce is still that delish, thick, sticky sauce that you know and love from your favorite takeout place.. but it has super clean + delicious ingredients!

how to make sesame chicken

Making healthy sesame chicken is super easy!
  • Get all your ingredients out and whisk together your marinade.
  • Brown the chicken and set it aside. 
  • Add your marinade to the same pan and bring to high heat.
  • Cook until sauce is thickened and pulls away from the pan.
  • Add chicken back to the pan, toss in sauce + serve with green beans/rice!

time saving tips for homemade sesame chicken

  • Have everything on the counter -This will make it super simple to grab everything you need while you’re cooking.
  • Get precooked rice! All you have to do is tear the bag open and microwave.. doesn’t get much simpler than that!
  •  Whisk together the ingredients for the sauce + put everything away while the chicken cooks.
I think you’re going to love this easy meal, and I know it’s going to make you think twice about calling your favorite takeout place on Friday night when you’re tired and don’t feel like cooking! Here’s the recipe.

sesame seed chicken faq

Can I make sesame chicken without soy sauce?

You can make sesame chicken without soy sauce. Use a soy sauce substitute like liquid aminos or cooonut aminos!

What is the difference between sesame chicken and General Tso Chicken?

Sesame chicken is very different from General Tso. The main difference is that General Tso chicken is tossed in a chili based sauce, while sesame chicken is

What is sesame chicken sauce made of?

Sesame chicken sauce is usually made of toasted sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce and a little bit of sweetener

ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 cups green beans

For the 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 wine 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

instructions

  1. In a pan, heat toasted avocado oil. Sauté chicken until browned on all sides, approximately 10-15 minutes.
  2. While chicken is cooking, whisk together the sauce.
  3. Once chicken is cooked, remove from the pan + set aside. Pour sauce mixture into the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes until it starts to bubble, stirring consistently. The will thicken quickly, but be careful to watch that it doesn’t burn.
  4. While sauce is thickening, steam green beans per direction on package.
  5. Add cooked chicken back into the pan and coat in sauce.
  6. Serve over cooked rice and green beans!

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