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Better Than Takeout Sesame Chicken

A nutritious and light version of a classic takeout dish!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword Dinner, Lunch, Takeout
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

For the Sauce

  • ¼ cup coconut aminos
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ Tbsp arrowroot starch
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 Tbsp arrowroot starch
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1½ Tbsp avocado oil (or other mild cooking oil)

Garnish

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup sliced scallions

For Serving (optional)

  • 2-3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2-3 cups steamed broccoli

Instructions

  • To prepare the sauce, combine and whisk all sauce ingredient in a bowl. Set aside.
  • To prepare the chicken, cut the chicken into roughly 1-inch pieces. In a bowl, combine the chicken, arrowroot starch, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss to combine, until all the chicken pieces are coated in arrowroot.
  • Heat the avocado oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, toss in your chicken pieces and spread them into one even layer.
  • Cook on one side for about 4-5 mins, until golden brown. Flip the pieces and cook for another 4 mins, until brown and crisp.
  • Lower the flame to medium. Stir in the sauce and cook for about 2 minutes, until sauce is thickened and chicken is evenly coated.
  • Serve hot over brown rice and top with sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
  • Now you may throw away your takeout menu. ?