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A vibrant plate of healthy sesame chicken featuring golden-brown, crispy chicken bites coated in a glossy sesame sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions, arranged on a white ceramic plate with a side of steamed broccoli and fragrant jasmine rice, set against a rustic wooden table with natural lighting highlighting the textures and colors.

Healthy Sesame Chicken Delight

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A quick and healthy sesame chicken recipe featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed in a savory sesame sauce, served with steamed vegetables and rice.

  • 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 (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
  • Steamed broccoli or mixed vegetables for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
  4. Pour the sauce into the skillet with chicken; cook for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  5. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
  6. Serve hot over steamed rice and vegetables.

Notes

  • Adjust honey for sweeter sauce or soy for saltiness.
  • You can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian version.
  • Toast sesame seeds beforehand for extra flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg