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Plate of brown rice, sesame chicken, and asparagus, ready to eat.
Servings: 2 Servings

Healthy Sesame Chicken

4.88 from 8 votes
A healthier version of the classic takeout, this Sesame Chicken recipe features a sticky sweet and sour sauce that gives a caramelized chicken vibe. Serve it with rice and veggies for a complete meal!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For Serving

  • Brown rice or white rice
  • Asparagus green beans, or broccoli

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the coconut aminos, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, and black pepper (sauce ingredients). Stir well and set aside until ready to use.
  • Heat the avocado oil and sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to heat up for a few minutes before adding the chopped chicken. Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to arrange the chicken pieces into a single layer and allow it to brown for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chopped garlic and continue sauteing for another minute or two, until the garlic is fragrant and the chicken is golden brown.
  • Pour the sauce into the skillet and allow the mixture to come to a full (but controlled) boil.
  • Cook until much of the liquid has evaporated and you’re left with glazed, caramelized chicken, about 8 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve this easy sesame chicken recipe with steamed brown rice, jasmine rice, or white rice, a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, and any veggies you enjoy, such as roasted or stir fry asparagus, green beans, or broccoli.

Notes

*Use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you prefer.
**You can also use liquid aminos or soy sauce. If using liquid aminos or soy sauce, taste the finished chicken before adding any additional salt.
***Use ½ tsp ground ginger if you don’t have fresh ginger on hand.
Omit the sriracha for mild chicken.
If you want the sesame flavor to be more prominent, use 2 Tbsp sesame oil and omit the avocado oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving (of 3), Calories: 380kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 47g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 128mg, Sodium: 382mg, Sugar: 15g
Course: Chicken Main Dishes, Main Course, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: Asian chicken recipes, chicken breasts, chicken recipes, healthy chicken recipe, paleo recipe, sesame chicken
Author: Julia Mueller