This healthier Sesame Chicken recipe has a sticky sweet and sour sauce that emulates caramelized chicken. For a complete meal, add rice and veggies!
INGREDIENT
– 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil– 2 tsp avocado oil– 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite sizes*– 4 cloves garlic minced– 3 Tbsp coconut aminos**– 2 Tbsp honey– 2 Tbsp rice vinegar– 1 to 3 tsp sriracha optional– ¼ tsp black pepper to taste– Sea salt to tasteFor Serving– Brown rice or white rice– Asparagus green beans, or broccoli
INSTRUCTIONS
In a small bowl, mix coconut aminos, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, and black pepper to make sauce. Stir and store.
Step 1
Heat avocado and sesame oils in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high. Heat oil for a few minutes before adding chopped chicken.
Step 2
Place the chicken pieces in a single layer and brown for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
Step 3
Add the chopped garlic and saute for another minute or two until fragrant and the chicken is golden brown.
Step 4
Pour sauce into skillet and gently boil. Cook 8–15 minutes until most of the liquid evaporates, leaving glazed, caramelized chicken.
Step 5
Serve this simple sesame chicken recipe with steamed brown, jasmine, or white rice, toasted sesame seeds, and any veggies you like, like roasted or stir-fried asparagus, green beans, or broccoli.