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Healthy 30-Minute Sesame Chicken Skillet served on a rustic wooden table in a cozy kitchen, featuring sesame-coated chicken with vegetables and rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds in natural light.

Healthy 30-Minute Sesame Chicken Skillet

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This Healthy 30-Minute Sesame Chicken Skillet is a perfect blend of ease, health, and flavor, packed with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a savory sesame sauce, ideal for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add broccoli and red bell pepper slices, cooking for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour this sauce over the cooked vegetables and stir to coat evenly.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss gently to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
  • To add some heat, include a dash of chili flakes or sriracha.
  • For different proteins, swap chicken with shrimp or thinly sliced beef.
  • Thicken your sauce gradually with cornstarch to avoid overly gloopy dishes.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-free, Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg