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A vibrant plate of sesame chicken featuring golden-brown chicken pieces coated in a glossy sesame sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions, arranged neatly on a white plate against a rustic wooden table with a side of steamed rice and fresh vegetables.

Healthy Sesame Chicken for Quick Weeknight Dinners

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A quick, healthy sesame chicken stir-fry with tender chicken chunks coated in a savory sesame sauce, perfect for weeknights.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Cooked rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
  4. Pour the sauce into the skillet with chicken and stir to coat evenly; cook for another 2-3 minutes until glossy and heated through.
  5. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top.
  6. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

Notes

  • You can substitute honey with agave syrup for a vegan option.
  • Feel free to add steamed broccoli or snap peas for extra veggies.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten-Free adaptable

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
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