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 the chicken into small 1-inch cubes. Cook the white rice and green beans according to their respective instructions.
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Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add chicken cubes and sauté until browned on all sides, approximately 10–12 minutes.
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While the chicken cooks, whisk together all sauce ingredients: coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice.
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Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside. Pour the sauce mixture into the same hot pan and cook over medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Watch carefully to ensure it does not burn.
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Return the cooked chicken to the pan and coat it evenly in the sauce. Serve the sesame chicken over cooked white rice and green beans, garnished with sesame seeds.
# Additional Notes:
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You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
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Avocado oil can be replaced with olive oil or refined coconut oil.
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Green beans can be swapped with broccoli or any other vegetable of your choice.
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Coconut aminos can be replaced with low-sodium soy sauce or Bragg's Liquid Aminos.
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If fresh ginger is unavailable, use 1/2 teaspoon of dried ground ginger instead.