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Healthy Sesame Chicken: A Quick and Delicious Recipe!

A quick and delicious recipe for Healthy Sesame Chicken that is both flavorful and nutritious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • Cooked brown rice or quinoa for serving

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until evenly coated. This will help give the chicken a nice texture when cooked.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour this sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Serve the sesame chicken over cooked brown rice or quinoa. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For extra crunch, add steamed broccoli or snap peas to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Substitute maple syrup for honey for a vegan-friendly option.

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