Healthy Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Healthy Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Honey; 5 Tablespoons Tamari; 1/2 teaspoons To 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Pressed Through A Garlic Press; 4 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds; 3 whole Medium Size Chicken Breasts, Cubed Into 1 Inch Pieces; 2 pinches Kosher Salt; 2 pinches Black Pepper; 2 whole Egg Whites, Lightly Beaten; 4 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, Divided; 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 1/2 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Diced; 4 whole Green Onions, Sliced; Prepared White Or Brown Rice, To Serve

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Honey
5 Tablespoons Tamari
1/2 teaspoons To 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Pressed Through A Garlic Press
4 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
3 whole Medium Size Chicken Breasts, Cubed Into 1 Inch Pieces
2 pinches Kosher Salt
2 pinches Black Pepper
2 whole Egg Whites, Lightly Beaten
4 Tablespoons Cornstarch
3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, Divided
1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced
1/2 whole Green Bell Pepper, Diced
1 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Diced
4 whole Green Onions, Sliced
Prepared White Or Brown Rice, To Serve

1
In a medium bowl, combine honey, tamari, sesame oil, garlic and sesame seeds.
2
Whisk until combined and set aside.
3
Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper.
4
In a large bowl whisk together the egg whites and cornstarch.
5
Add in the seasoned chicken and toss.
6
In a large 10- to 12 inch nonstick skillet, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and heat over medium-high heat.
7
Once hot, add in the diced peppers and sliced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
8
Remove to a plate.
9
In the same skillet, heat up the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium-high heat.
10
Add in the chicken and cook for 5-8 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
11
Add the peppers and onions back in along with the sliced green onions and the sesame sauce.
12
Stir and serve over prepared white or brown rice.

608

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Honey, 5 Tablespoons Tamari, 1/2 teaspoons To 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil, 2 cloves Garlic, Pressed Through A Garlic Press, and more.

Yes, Healthy Sesame Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Sesame Chicken

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