Description
This high protein sesame chicken is a quick one-pan dinner with tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a sweet savory sesame sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken fillets cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups green beans trimmed
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare white rice according to package directions so it is ready when the chicken is finished.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked. Chicken should reach 165°F internally.
- Push chicken to one side of the pan. Add garlic and ginger to the empty space and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the sauce and stir continuously for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy. Add green beans and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until tender crisp.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken. Serve over warm rice.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking chicken to ensure a golden sear instead of steaming.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian