Ingredients
Chicken and Cooking
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
Sauce
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (zest of one lime)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (juice of one lime)
Garnish and Sides
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 cups cooked green beans
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Cook the white rice and green beans according to their package instructions to have them ready for serving.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1/2 tablespoon of avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat for about 1 minute. Add the cubed chicken to the pan and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Mix Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together the coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl to create the sauce.
- Remove Chicken: Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside.
- Cook Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the same hot pan (no need to clean it) and cook over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce begins to bubble and thickens. Be careful to stir consistently to prevent burning.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and toss until all pieces are fully coated with the thickened sauce.
- Serve: Plate the sesame chicken over the cooked white rice, add the cooked green beans on the side, and garnish the dish with sesame seeds. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce makes this recipe gluten-free and lower in sodium.
- To add extra crunch, you can toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan before garnishing.
- Adjust the honey amount to taste for more or less sweetness in the sauce.
- Ensure not to overcook the green beans to keep them crisp and vibrant.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed jasmine or basmati rice for added fragrance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
