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Tasty High Protein Sesame Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Tasty High Protein Sesame Chicken is a flavorful, well-balanced dish featuring tender chicken cubes coated in a glossy, aromatic sesame sauce, served with crisp green beans and fluffy white rice. Perfect for a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For the chicken::

  • 1.25 lbs chicken (cut into 1-inch bite-sized cubes for even cooking)
  • 0.75 tbsp avocado oil (I prefer Chosen Foods for its high smoke point)

For the sauce::

  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos (gives a deep umami flavor with less sodium)
  • 1.5 tbsp honey
  • 1.25 tbsp sesame oil
  • 0.75 tsp ginger (freshly grated for a spicy, aromatic kick)
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar (I use Marukan seasoned rice vinegar)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

For serving::

  • 2 cups green beans (trimmed and snapped into 2-inch pieces)
  • 1 cup white rice

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Cut the chicken into 1-inch bite-sized cubes for even cooking throughout. Trim the green beans and snap them into 2-inch pieces. Mince the garlic and grate the fresh ginger. Start cooking the white rice according to package directions so it finishes around the same time as your protein. Having everything prepped before you heat the pan ensures you won’t be scrambling mid-cook and the chicken will stay juicy.
  2. Make Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime zest, lime juice, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. This creates a balanced sauce with sweet, salty, acidic, and aromatic components that will coat the chicken beautifully. Set aside until needed.
  3. Cook Chicken: Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute until shimmering. Working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding, add the cubed chicken and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned on the edges. I like to let it sit undisturbed for a minute or two between stirring to develop some color, which adds depth to the final dish.
  4. Add Aromatics and Sauce: Push the cooked chicken to the side of the pan and add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the empty space. Let them bloom for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour the sauce mixture from Step 2 into the pan and stir constantly for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy. Add the green beans and stir everything together, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the beans are tender-crisp and the chicken is fully coated in the glossy sesame sauce.
  5. Finish and Serve: Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle the sesame seeds over the chicken and green beans, stirring gently to distribute them evenly. Serve the high-protein sesame chicken and green beans over the cooked white rice from Step 1. The sesame seeds add a pleasant crunch and nutty flavor that completes the dish beautifully.

Notes

  • Having everything prepped before you heat the pan ensures you won’t be scrambling mid-cook and the chicken will stay juicy.
  • Letting the chicken sit undisturbed for a minute or two between stirring develops color and adds depth to the final dish.
  • The sesame seeds add a pleasant crunch and nutty flavor that completes the dish beautifully.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/tasty-high-protein-sesame-chicken-recipe/