Description
A healthier twist on the classic takeout dish, this Healthy Sesame Chicken is made with simple ingredients and packed with flavor. It’s gluten-free, paleo, and easy to make in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or low sodium soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- 2 tablespoons water
- Optional: green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- While chicken cooks, mix coconut aminos, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, tomato paste, ginger, garlic powder, and sesame seeds in a small bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk arrowroot powder with water to create a slurry.
- Once chicken is cooked, reduce heat to medium and pour sauce over the chicken. Stir to coat evenly.
- Add the arrowroot slurry to the pan and stir well. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe is gluten-free and paleo if you use coconut aminos.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Great served with steamed veggies or rice/cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 481mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
