Healthy Sesame Chicken Dinner (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
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1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
→ For the Sauce
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1/4 cup coconut aminos
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 tablespoon garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon lime zest (zest of one lime)
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1 tablespoon lime juice (juice of one lime)
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
→ Optional For Serving
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2 cups cooked green beans
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1 cup cooked white rice
# Steps to Follow:
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Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Cook white rice and green beans according to directions.
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Heat avocado oil in a pan for 1 minute. Add chicken and sauté over medium-high heat until browned on all sides, approximately 10-12 minutes.
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While chicken is cooking, whisk together coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice.
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Remove cooked chicken from the pan and set aside. Pour the sauce mixture into the same pan and cook over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes until it starts to bubble, stirring consistently. Ensure it thickens but does not burn.
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Add cooked chicken back into the pan and coat it evenly in the sauce.
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Serve sesame chicken over cooked rice and green beans.
# Additional Notes:
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You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs, green beans with broccoli, or coconut aminos with low-sodium soy sauce.
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Use fresh ginger if available for a more intense flavor; otherwise, replace with 1/2 teaspoon dried ground ginger.
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Avocado oil can be replaced with olive oil or refined coconut oil.