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Healthy Sesame Chicken with Rice and Green Beans

A healthier take on sesame chicken made with lean chicken breast, coconut aminos, honey, and toasted sesame oil for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 cups cooked green beans
  • 1 cup cooked white rice

Method
 

Cook the rice and green beans according to package directions and set aside.
    Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
      Season the chicken with black pepper and cook for 6–8 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
        In a bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, and lime zest.
          Pour the sauce over the chicken and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring until the chicken is evenly coated.
            Serve over rice with green beans and garnish with sesame seeds.

              Notes

              Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For extra vegetables, add broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers. Brown rice can be substituted for white rice.