Healthy Sesame Chicken: A Quick and Easy Twist on a Classic
A delicious and nutritious version of the classic sesame chicken, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until golden.
- Add garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in broccoli and bell peppers, cooking until tender.
- Mix soy sauce and honey, pour over the chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and toss to combine.
- Serve over cooked brown rice.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar.
- Garnish with green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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