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Healthy Sesame Chicken (Gluten Free + Paleo Friendly) Recipe

Healthy Sesame Chicken (Gluten Free + Paleo Friendly) Recipe
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This Healthy Sesame Chicken recipe is gluten-free and paleo-friendly, featuring tender chicken coated in a flavorful sesame sauce. It’s a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional takeout.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), diced into 1″ cubes
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch (or arrowroot)
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons gluten free tamari (or soy sauce or coconut aminos)
  • 1–2 Tablespoons Avocado oil

For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 Tablespoons gluten-free tamari (or soy sauce or coconut aminos)
  • 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (or more, to taste)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Coat The Chicken – In a medium bowl or container, combine diced chicken with 2 Tbsp. cornstarch and 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari. Toss with a fork to coat well.
  2. Cook The Chicken – In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. avocado oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add chicken pieces to the pan and cook until fully opaque and no longer pink inside. Remove cooked chicken to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
  3. Make The Sauce – In a separate bowl, combine water, tamari, syrup or honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Whisk to combine.
  4. Make The Slurry – In a small bowl, whisk together 1 Tbsp cornstarch with 1 Tbsp water to make a slurry.
  5. Cook The Sauce – Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce mixture and whisk over medium-low heat until thickened and translucent.
  6. Heat Through – Return cooked chicken to the pan, coat with sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Leftover sauce can be thinned with a little water when reheating.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days; note that the sauce will thicken when chilled.

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Keywords: Healthy Sesame Chicken, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Chicken Recipe, Asian-Inspired Dish

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