Description
Sesame chicken dances with vibrant flavors, blending lean protein and crisp green beans over fluffy rice. Homemade goodness delivers a delightful Asian-inspired meal you can savor with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
Vegetables and Base:
- 2 cups (300 grams) green beans, steamed
- 1 cup (195 grams) cooked white rice
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) lime zest (from 1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon (9 grams) sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature, adding avocado oil until it shimmers, creating an ideal surface for browning chicken without sticking.
- Add chicken cubes in a single layer, sautéing for 10-12 minutes and flipping periodically until golden brown and fully cooked through with no pink centers.
- Prepare sauce by whisking coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice in a small bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate, keeping it nearby for the next cooking phase.
- Pour whisked sauce into the same skillet, heating over medium and stirring continuously for 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens and develops slight bubbling.
- Reintroduce chicken to the skillet, thoroughly coating each piece with the thickened sauce and ensuring complete flavor integration.
- Plate cooked white rice and steamed green beans, then top generously with the sesame-coated chicken, distributing sauce evenly across each serving.
- Complete the dish by sprinkling sesame seeds over the top and serving immediately while hot, creating an appetizing and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Use high-heat oil like avocado or grapeseed for even browning without burning the chicken.
- Ensure chicken pieces are similar sizes for consistent cooking and prevent uneven texture.
- Pat chicken dry before cooking to achieve crispy, golden-brown exterior and promote better caramelization.
- Adjust honey quantity for desired sweetness level or substitute with maple syrup for vegan option.
- For gluten-free version, confirm coconut aminos are certified gluten-free and use tamari instead of traditional soy sauce.
- Consider adding red pepper flakes or sriracha for extra heat and flavor complexity.
- Marinate chicken beforehand in sauce for deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat.
- Swap white rice with cauliflower rice for lower-carb alternative that maintains dish’s nutritional balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg