Healthy Sesame Chicken
A delicious and nourishing meal combining tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a delectable sauce, all served over fluffy white rice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil Can substitute with olive oil or sesame oil.
- 2 cups green beans Frozen green beans can be used for convenience.
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos Can substitute with soy sauce or tamari.
- 1 tablespoon honey Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar Apple cider vinegar is a good substitute.
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the avocado oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken cubes and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toss in the green beans and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, rice wine vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and green beans. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Allow the dish to simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Serve over cooked white rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. Prep ingredients in advance to speed up the cooking process.