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Healthy Honey Sesame Chicken (Gluten-Free)

A lightened-up, gluten-free version of sesame chicken with tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey sesame glaze. Quick, healthy, and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese-American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Toss chicken with cornstarch until coated.
  2. Heat oil in skillet and cook chicken 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, water, and sesame oil. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  4. Return chicken to skillet and toss in sauce. Cook 2 minutes until sticky and glossy.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot with rice or vegetables.

Notes

For paleo, use coconut aminos and arrowroot. Make ahead and store in the fridge for 4 days. Serve with rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.