Can this recipe be made Whole30 compliant?

This recipe can be made Whole30 compliant by subbing 5 pitted dates for the honey. Simply add all of the sauce ingredients to a blender except for the xanthan gum and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth then follow add in saucepan and heat. When it begins to heat add the xanthan gum to thicken.

Is sesame chicken the same as orange chicken?

They are similar but do include slightly different ingredients for the sauce. For orange chicken, it will of course have orange juice and orange zest and no sesame seeds. Sesame chicken is also sweet but does not include orange flavoring.

Does this healthy sesame chicken recipe freeze well?

This recipe does freeze well. Add to a ziplock bag and remove all the air and label. Or freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container for up tou003cstrongu003e 3 monthsu003c/strongu003e.

Healthy Sesame Chicken

Name: Healthy Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 lbs. chicken breast, diced into bite-size pieces; 1 tbsp sesame seed oil; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; sliced green onions and extra sesame seeds for garnish; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup coconut aminos; 1 tsp sesame seed oil; 2 tbsp honey*; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum*

Healthy Sesame Chicken

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This Healthy Sesame Chicken recipe is better than takeout and can be on the table in 25 minutes. This recipe is packed with protein and made with simple and wholesome ingredients. Gluten-free, paleo and can be tailored to keto and low carb.

Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 5-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs. chicken breast, diced into bite-size pieces
1 tbsp sesame seed oil
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
sliced green onions and extra sesame seeds for garnish

Sauce

1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup coconut aminos
1 tsp sesame seed oil
2 tbsp honey*
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum*

Instructions

Heat a large skillet or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add the 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil and saute the chicken until browned around 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165F.
While the chicken is cooking whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce except the xanthan gum in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat. As it begins to warm, add the xantham gum, whisk until the sauce is thick.
Once the chicken is cooked completely, pour the sauce over the chicken and stir until evenly coated.
Serve with brown rice or cauliflower rice and veggie of choice.
Garnish with extra sesame seeds and green onions.

Equipment

Crockpot White

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Xanthan Gum

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Cast Iron Skillet

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Notes

For Keto, sub sugar free syrup for the honey or maple syrup
Sub tapioca or arrowroot flour for xanthan gum. Use 1 1/2 tablespoon flour dissolved in 2 tablespoons water.

For the slow cooker method, see above in the blog post.

Serve with cauliflower rice for keto/paleo and regular brown rice for gluten-free.

Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutirtion is calculated using honey.

Author: Ashley McCrary
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Oven/Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Gluten Free

Keywords: Healthy Sesame Chicken Recipe, Sesame Chicken Slow Cooker, Sesame Chicken Gluten Free

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