High Protein Sesame Chicken
This dish features tender chicken coated in a flavorful sesame sauce, served with green beans and rice.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.25 lbs chicken cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes for even cooking
- 0.75 tablespoon avocado oil I prefer Chosen Foods for its high smoke point
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup coconut aminos gives a deep umami flavor with less sodium
- 1.5 tablespoon honey
- 1.25 tablespoon sesame oil
- 0.75 teaspoon ginger freshly grated for a spicy, aromatic kick
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar I use Marukan seasoned rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
For Serving
- 2 cups green beans trimmed and snapped into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup white rice
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, lime juice, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In another pot, cook white rice according to package instructions and steam green beans until tender.
- Serve chicken over white rice with green beans on the side.
Notes
You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes. For a healthier option, serve with brown rice or quinoa.