Healthy Sesame Chicken
Make this 20-minute Healthy Sesame Chicken for dinner tonight! Pan-fried chicken is glazed in a simple sesame sauce, then served with rice and steamed veggies. Gluten-free, Paleo, Whole30, and keto-friendly, it’s a wholesome meal that’s just as good as takeout.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb. chicken breast diced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or another neutral oil
- 2 garlic cloves
Sesame Sauce:
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot
Instructions
- Start by cooking the chicken: heat the avocado oil (or other neutral oil), and sesame oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Once hot, add the chicken and cook until golden brown. During the last minute of cooking, add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- While the chicken cooks, make the sauce: whisk all sauce ingredients together in a bowl or glass measuring cup. Pour the sauce into the skillet and use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to stir until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
- Serve over rice with your favorite vegetable(s) and enjoy!
Notes
*Paleo/Whole30: Make the sauce with arrowroot starch, pure rice vinegar, and naturally sweetened sriracha or hot sauce.
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
