High Protein Sesame Chicken
This High Protein Sesame Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a savory sauce, served with fresh green beans and rice.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
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 heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, lime juice, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the sesame chicken with green beans and cooked white rice.
Notes
You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes. Feel free to substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.