Healthy Sesame Chicken Dish (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil

→ Sauce

03 - 1/4 cup coconut aminos
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic cloves
08 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
11 - 1 tablespoon lime juice (juice of one lime)
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish

→ Optional for Serving

13 - 2 cups cooked green beans
14 - 1 cup cooked white rice

# Instructions:

01 - Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Cook white rice and green beans according to package directions.
02 - Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add chicken to the pan and sauté until browned on all sides, approximately 10-12 minutes.
03 - While the chicken is cooking, whisk together coconut aminos, honey, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, black pepper, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl.
04 - Once chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and set aside. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the hot pan (do not clean the pan beforehand), cooking over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes until it starts to bubble and thicken. Stir continuously to prevent burning.
05 - Return the cooked chicken to the pan and coat it thoroughly with the sauce.
06 - Serve sesame chicken over cooked white rice and green beans. Garnish with sesame seeds.

# Notes:

01 - Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs if preferred.
02 - Avocado oil can be replaced with olive oil or refined coconut oil.
03 - You may substitute green beans with broccoli or other vegetables.
04 - If coconut aminos are unavailable, use low-sodium soy sauce or Bragg's Liquid Aminos.
05 - Replace fresh ginger with 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger if fresh is not available.

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