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Healthy Sesame Chicken

A lighter version of the classic sesame chicken, packed with flavor and nutrients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
Vegetables
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup bell pepper sliced
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
Serving
  • 2 cups brown rice cooked

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Cook Chicken
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
  2. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
  2. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss everything together.
Serve
  1. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture over cooked brown rice, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

For added flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro before serving.

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