Description
This Healthy Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry is a flavorful and nutritious meal featuring tender chicken cubes sautéed in a savory and tangy sesame sauce. Paired with green beans and white rice, it offers a satisfying balance of protein, vegetables, and grains, perfect for a quick and wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 cups cooked green beans
- 1 cup cooked white rice
Oils and Sauces
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Flavorings and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (zest of one lime)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (juice of one lime)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Prepare the white rice and cook the green beans according to their package instructions or your preferred method.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat for about 1 minute. Add the cubed chicken and sauté, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
- Mix the Sauce: While the chicken cooks, whisk together coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl until well combined.
- Remove Chicken from Pan: Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Sauce: Pour the sauce mixture into the same pan without cleaning it. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce starts to bubble and thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Be vigilant to prevent burning.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss well to coat every piece in the thickened sauce.
- Serve: Serve the sesame chicken over cooked white rice with green beans on the side. Garnish with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute green beans with broccoli or snap peas for variety.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Use tamari instead of coconut aminos for a slightly different flavor, but note that this may add more sodium.
- Make sure to cook the sauce gently to avoid burning the garlic and ginger.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
